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What Happened on September 19, 1905

Famous Birthdays

  • Betty Garde, American actress (Aggie-Real McCoys), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1989)
  • James Holland, English artist and exhibition organiser, born in Gillingham, Kent (d. 1996)
  • Leon Jaworski, American Watergate scandal special prosecutor, born in Waco, Texas (d. 1982)

Famous Deaths

  • Thomas John Barnardo, Irish-born British social worker, and philanthropist (established Barnardo homes for children), dies at 60
Died in 1905 1905 Highlights

About September 19, 1905

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo