Historical Events
- A murder conviction effectively forces the violent Irish anti-owner coal miners, the "Molly Maguires", to disband
Famous Birthdays
- Edgar Rice Burroughs, American author (Tarzan of the Apes, Mars Saga), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1950)
1875 Highlights
About September 1, 1875
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo