What Happened on September 2, 1899

Famous Birthdays

  • Hans Jacob Nielsen, Danish boxer (Olympic gold lightweight 1924), born in Næstved, Denmark (d. 1967)

Famous Deaths

Ernest Renshaw (1861-1899)

British tennis player and Wimbledon singles (1888) and with twin brother William doubles champion (1884-86, 1888-89), dies of effects of carbolic acid at 38

Died in 1899 1899 Highlights

About September 2, 1899

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 124 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo