Historical Events
- Brooklyn Superbas pitcher Nap Rucker no-hits Boston Braves, 6-0 at Washington Park, Brooklyn
Famous Birthdays
- Cecilia Seghizzi, Italian composer, born in Gotizia, Austria-Hungary (d. 2019)
- Joaquin Maria Nin-Culmell, Cuban-Spanish composer, born in Berlin, Germany (d. 2004)
About September 5, 1908
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo