Historical Events
Event of Interest
New York Times headline announces American explorer Robert Peary had discovered the North Pole 5 months earlier
Famous Birthdays
- John Ridgely, American actor (Northern Pursuit, They Died with Their Boots On, Air Force), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1968)
1909 Highlights
About September 6, 1909
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
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