Historical Events
- British Open Men's Golf, Prestwick GC: Tom Morris Sr retains his title; beats Willie Park Sr. by 3 strokes
Famous Birthdays
- Hawley Harvey Crippen [Dr Crippen], American homeopath and first killer to be caught with the aid of wireless telegraphy, born in Coldwater, Michigan (d. 1910)
- Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, British army officer, born in Wrotham Park, Hertfordshire, England (d. 1935)
O. Henry (1862-1910)
American short story writer (Cabbages and Kings), born in Greensboro, North Carolina
Born in 1862
1862 Highlights
About September 11, 1862
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 161 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
