Historical Events
- Chinese crown discontinues its Imperial Examinations (Golden Lists), civil service recruitment exams that dated back in some form to 581AD and influenced British civil service and beyond [1]
- New Zealand beats Australia 14-3 in cold, wet conditions in the first international Rugby Union match between the countries on New Zealand soil at Tahuna Park in Dunedin
About September 2, 1905
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo