Famous Birthdays
- Ebbe Hamerik, Danish composer, born in Copenhagen, 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? 121 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
