Historical Events
- US National Championship Men's Tennis, Newport R.I.: Defending champion Henry Slocum defeats Quincy Shaw 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2
Famous Birthdays
- Cecil Weston, South African actress (Dude Ranch, Huckleberry Finn), born in Capetown (d. 1976)
About September 3, 1889
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 134 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
