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Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Day 245 of 2026  ·  120 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 36
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Miscellaneous Politics & Government Science & Technology Sport
3 Births
5 Events
8 Total entries

★ Born on this day 3 entries

1838
Queen Liliuokalani (last queen of Hawaii.)
US Politics & Government 188 yrs ago
1866
Hiram Johnson, Calif governor, Progressive.
US Politics & Government 160 yrs ago
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.
US Politics & Government 237 yrs ago
1859
Gas lighting introduced to Hawaii.
US 167 yrs ago
1921
Bowling shirt is invented, (what, before the shoes?).
US Science & Technology 105 yrs ago
1924
Rudolf Friml's "Rose Marie" opens to rave reviews in New York City, including the fames "Indian Love Call."
US 102 yrs ago