Births on September 14

Archie Hahn

Born on September 14, 1880

Archie Hahn, American sprinter, football player, and coach (d. 1955)

Charles Archibald Hahn (September 14, 1880 – January 21, 1955) was an American track athlete and is widely regarded to be one of the best sprinters in the early 20th century. He is the first athlete to win both the 100m and 200m race at the same Olympic Games.

References

Archie Hahn

Choose Another Date

Events on 1880

13 Feb

Edison effect
Thomas Edison observes the Edison effect.
13 May

Thomas Edison
In Menlo Park, New Jersey, Thomas Edison performs the first test of his electric railway.
7 Jun

Battle of Arica
War of the Pacific: The Battle of Arica, the assault and capture of Morro de Arica (Arica Cape), ends the Campaña del Desierto (Desert Campaign).
28 Jun

Ned Kelly
Australian bushranger Ned Kelly is captured at Glenrowan.
11 Nov

Ned Kelly
Australian bushranger Ned Kelly is hanged at Melbourne Gaol.

Births on September 14

Archie Hahn

Born on September 14, 1880

References

Choose Another Date

Events on 1880

Edison effect

Thomas Edison

Battle of Arica

Ned Kelly

Ned Kelly