What Happened on September 4, 1919

Historical Events

  • British intervene in Petrograd

Sivas Congress

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who founded the Republic of Turkey, gathers a congress in Sivas to make decisions as to the future of Anatolia and Thrace.

US Men's Tennis Open

US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills NY: Bill Johnston wins his second US title; beats Bill Tilden 6-4, 6-4, 6-3


Famous Birthdays

  • Howard Morris, American comedic actor and director (The Andy Griffith Show, High Anxiety), born in New York City (d. 2005)

About September 4, 1919

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo