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What Happened on September 1, 1925

Historical Events

  • Pierre de Coubertin steps down as chairman of International Olympic Committee; replaced by Henri de Baillet-Latour of Belgium

Famous Birthdays

  • Art Pepper, American alto saxophonist and clarinetist, born in Gardena, California (d. 1982)
  • Ruth S. White, American electronic music composer (Flowers Of Evil), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2013)

Famous Deaths

  • Donald Petrie, Scottish botanist and educator noted for his work in New Zealand, dies at 78
Died in 1925 1925 Highlights

About September 1, 1925

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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