Historical Events
- 50 prominent men meet in Sydney's Australia Hotel to found the National Defense League fueled by fear of Japan after its victory over Russia
- Lillian Mortimer's play "No Mother to Guide Her" premieres in Detroit
Treaty of Portsmouth
Treaty of Portsmouth is signed concluding the Russo-Japanese War; US President Theodore Roosevelt receives the Nobel Peace Prize for his role as mediator
Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Koestler, Hungarian-British writer (Arrow in Blue), born in Budapest, Austria-Hungary (d. 1983)
- Justiniano Montano, Filipino politician, born in Tanza, Cavite, Philippines (d. 2005)
About September 5, 1905
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
