Historical Events
- Decree "On Red Terror" is published in Russia
- Due to WWI, 15th Baseball World Series begins a month early; Boston Red Sox defeat Chicago Cubs, 1-0 at Comiskey Park
Famous Birthdays
- Luis Alcoriza, Mexican screenwriter, film director, and actor, born in Badajoz, Mexico (d. 1992)
About September 5, 1918
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
