Historical Events
Dreyfus Sentenced
French Captain Alfred Dreyfus sentenced on unjust grounds
Famous Birthdays
- Brassaï [Gyula Halász], Hungarian-French artist, born in Brassó, Austria-Hungary (d. 1984)
- Louis Cheslock, British-born American violinist, composer and educator of Polish heritage (Peabody Institute, 1916-76), born in London (d. 1981)
- Neil Hamilton, American stage and screen actor (The White Rose; When Strangers Marry;, Batman (TV series) - "Commissioner Gordon"), born in Lynn, Massachusetts (d. 1984)
- Waite Hoyt, American Baseball HOF pitcher (World Series 1923, 27, 28; AL wins leader 1927; NY Yankees), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1984)
1899 Highlights
About September 9, 1899
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 124 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo