Historical Events
- 2nd day of battle at Jonesboro Georgia, about 3,000 casualties
- Skirmish at Hood evacuated confederates from Atlanta GA
Famous Birthdays
- Roger David Casement, Irish diplomat, nationalist (Easter uprising 1916), and poet, born in Sandycove, Dublin, Ireland (d. 1916)
About September 1, 1864
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo
