Historical Events
- New York Gothams score 13 runs in an inning in a 16-6 win over Philadelphia Quakers at Recreation Park, Philadelphia; MLB record (18) set 2 days earlier
- Northern Pacific RR's last spike driven at Independence Creek, Montana
Famous Birthdays
- Théodore Pilette, Belgian auto racer (first Belgian Indy 500), born in Brussels, Belgium (d. 1921)
About September 8, 1883
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
