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What Happened on September 5, 1897

Famous Birthdays

  • Arthur C. Nielsen, American businessman and market researcher (TV's Nielsen's Ratings), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1980)
  • Doris Kenyon, American silent screen actress (Alexander Hamilton), born in Syracuse, New York (d. 1979)
  • Luella Gear, American actress (Joe & Mabel), born in New York City (d. 1980)
  • Morris Carnovsky, American actor (Dead Reckoning), born in St Louis, Missouri (d. 1992)

About September 5, 1897

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo