What Happened on September 7, 1925

Famous Birthdays

  • Allan Blakeney, Canadian politician (10th Premier of Saskatchewan), born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia (d. 2011)
  • Laura Ashley, Welsh fashion designer, businesswoman and co-founder of Laura Ashley, born in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales (d. 1985)

Famous Deaths

  • John Wesley Work Jr., 1st African-American collector of folk songs and spirituals, dies at 52 or 54
  • RenĂ© Viviani, French historian and 61st Prime Minister of France (1914-15), dies at 61
Died in 1925 1925 Highlights

About September 7, 1925

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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