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What Happened on September 8, 1870

Historical Events

  • Netherlands and Britain sign "Koelietraktaat" an agreement to allow Indian contract workers from Calcutta to work in sugar plantations in Suriname

Famous Birthdays

  • Hermann Hans Wetzler, German-American composer, born in Frankfurt, Germany (d. 1943)

About September 8, 1870

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo