Famous Birthdays
- Ebbe Hamerik, Danish opera composer (Stepan; Marie Grubbe), born in Frederiksberg, Denmark (d. 1951)
Famous Deaths
- Sarah Emma Evelyn Edmonds, disguised as man fought for union, dies
1898 Highlights
About September 5, 1898
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
