Historical Events
- 5 soldiers hanged for alleged participation in Houston riot (or Camp Logan riot); in all 19 mutineers were executed.
- Allies forced Germans back across Hindenburg Line
US Men's Tennis Open
US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills NY: Robert Lindley Murray successfully defends title; beats Bill Tilden 6-3, 6-1, 7-5
1918 History
Famous Birthdays
- Helen Wagner, American actress (Mister Peepers, As The World Turns), born in Lubbock, Texas (d. 2010)
Famous Deaths
- Fanya Kaplan, Russian who shot at Lenin on Aug 30th, executed at 28
About September 3, 1918
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
