What Happened on September 18, 1905

Historical Events

  • Electric tramline opens in Rotterdam

Famous Birthdays

  • Agnes De Mille, American dancer and choreographer (Oklahoma), born in New York City (d. 1993)
  • Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, American comedian and actor (The Jack Benny Program), born in Oakland, California (d. 1977)

Greta Garbo (1905-1990)

Swedish actress (Ninotchka, Grand Hotel, Camille), born in Stockholm, Sweden


Famous Deaths

  • George MacDonald, Scottish poet and sci-fi author (Princess & Curdie), dies at 80
Died in 1905 1905 Highlights

About September 18, 1905

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo