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Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Day 245 of 2026  ·  120 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 36
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3 Births
5 Events
8 Total entries

★ Born on this day 3 entries

1838
Queen Liliuokalani (last queen of Hawaii.)
1866
Hiram Johnson, Calif governor, Progressive.
1952
Jimmy Connors, tennis brat.
US Sport 74 yrs ago

► Events on this day 5 entries

1620
The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth with 102 Pilgrims.
US 406 yrs ago
1789
US Treasury Department established by Congress.
1859
Gas lighting introduced to Hawaii.
US 167 yrs ago
1921
Bowling shirt is invented, (what, before the shoes?).
1924
Rudolf Friml's "Rose Marie" opens to rave reviews in New York City, including the fames "Indian Love Call."
US 102 yrs ago