September 8th
- 1850 – Henry Bidleman Bascom died, aged 54.
- 1856 – Nannie Kelly Wright born.
- 1867 – John L. Helm died, aged 65.
- 1867 – John L. Helm left office as Governor of Kentucky.
- 1867 – John W. Stevenson entered office as 25th Governor of Kentucky.
- 1911 – Christine Johnson born.
- 1933 – Richard C. Lamb born.
- 2017 – Troy Gentry died, aged 50.