Births on September 8

Harry Hillman

Born on September 8, 1881

Harry Hillman, American runner and hurdler (d. 1945)

Harry Livingston Hillman Jr. (September 8, 1881 – August 9, 1945) was an American athlete and winner of three gold medals at the 1904 Summer Olympics.

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Events on 1881

1 Jan

Panama Canal
Ferdinand de Lesseps begins French construction of the Panama Canal.
16 Apr

Bat Masterson
In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle.
12 May

French protectorate of Tunisia
In North Africa, Tunisia becomes a French protectorate.
21 May

Clara Barton
The American Red Cross is established by Clara Barton in Washington, D.C.
19 Nov

Meteorite fall
A meteorite lands near the village of Grossliebenthal, southwest of Odessa, Ukraine.

Births on September 8

Harry Hillman

Born on September 8, 1881

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Events on 1881

Panama Canal

Bat Masterson

French protectorate of Tunisia

Clara Barton

Meteorite fall