Famous Birthdays
- Mel Sheppard, American athlete (Olympic gold 800m, 1,500m, medley relay 1908; 4x400 metre relay 1912), born in Deptford Township, New Jersey (d. 1942)
- Otto Erich Deutsch, Austrian musicologist (Schubert-Brevier), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1967)
About September 5, 1883
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo