Births on September 8

Refik Saydam

Born on September 8, 1881

Refik Saydam, Turkish physician and politician, 5th Prime Minister of Turkey (d. 1942)

İbrahim Refik Saydam (8 September 1881 – 8 July 1942) was a Turkish physician, politician and the fourth Prime Minister of Turkey, serving from 25 January 1939 until his death on 8 July 1942.

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Refik Saydam
Prime Minister of Turkey

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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

Refik Saydam

Born on September 8, 1881

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Events on 1881

Panama Canal

Bat Masterson

French protectorate of Tunisia

Clara Barton

Meteorite fall