Historical Events
Alberta & Saskatchewan Join Confederation
Wilfrid Laurier oversees Alberta and Saskatchewan joining the Confederation of Canada as its 8th and 9th Canadian provinces; both were separated from the Northwest Territories
Famous Birthdays
- Elvera Sanchez, Puerto Rican dancer (d. 2000)
- Gervase Hughes, English composer and conductor, born in Birmingham, England (d. 1984)
About September 1, 1905
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
