Historical Events
Umpire Starts a Riot
MLB umpire Tim Hurst instigates a riot by spitting in the face of A's 2nd baseman Eddie Collins who had questioned a call; 2 weeks later Hurst banned for life
1909 Highlights
About August 3, 1909
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide