Historical Events
- Christy Mathewson pitches & wins his final game
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Bentley, British-American critic and writer (In Search of Theater), born in Bolton, Lancashire, England (d. 2020)
- Jerry Doggett, American sportscaster (Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, 1956-87), born in Moberly, Missouri (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
- Josiah Royce, American philosopher (Conception of Immortality), dies at 60
- Pierre Duhem, French naturalist, philosopher and historian, dies at 55
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights
About September 14, 1916
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
