Historical Events
Appointment of Interest
David Beatty is appointed executive officer of the HMS Barfleur, a small battleship and flagship of the China Station
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Wolf, German artist (b. 1820)
1899 Highlights
About April 20, 1899
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
80-89
Over 90