Historical Events
- China's Metropolitan Library established by the Qing Dynasty in Beijing Guanghua temple (now the National Library of China) [1]
Johnson vs. Kaufman
Jack Johnson retains his heavyweight boxing title when he fights Al Kaufman to a no decision in 10 rounds at Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California
Famous Birthdays
- Jane Baxter [Fedora Kathleen Alice Forde], German actress (We Live Again), born in Bremen, Germany (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Edward Henry Harriman, American leading railroad builder (Union Pacific Railroad Company), dies at 61
Died in 1909 1909 Highlights
About September 9, 1909
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey