What Happened on October 9, 1910

Historical Events

Baseball History

Nap Lajorie challenges Ty Cobb batting average with 8 hits, 6 were bunts as Brown's 3rd baseman Red Corriden played deep, Cobb still won

Famous Birthdays

  • Donald Coggan, 101st Archbishop of Canterbury (1974-80), born in Highgate, London (d. 2000)
  • Phil Hanna, American singer (Once Upon a Tune), born in River Forest, Illinois (d. 1957)

About October 9, 1910

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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