What Happened on August 31, 1910

Historical Events

A Square Deal

Theodore Roosevelt makes a speech in Kansas advocating a 'square deal': property shall be 'the servant and not the master of the commonwealth'

Famous Deaths

  • Emīls Dārziņš, Latvian composer (Melanholiskais valsis - Melancholic waltz), and music critic, dies when struck by a train at 34
Died in 1910 1910 Highlights

About August 31, 1910

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo