Historical Events
Atlanta Compromise
Booker T. Washington delivers his famous "Atlanta Compromise" speech to the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia, suggesting blacks focus on vocational education and economic advancement over equality (for the present)
- Daniel David Palmer of Davenport, Iowa, gives the first chiropractic adjustment
Famous Birthdays
John Diefenbaker (1895-1979)
13th Prime Minister of Canada (Conservative: 1957-63), born in Neustadt, Ontario
- Tomoji Tanabe, Japanese supercentenarian who dies of old age at 113, born in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, Japan (d. 2009)
About September 18, 1895
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 128 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
