Historical Events
Appointment of Interest
David Beatty is appointed executive officer of the HMS Barfleur, a small battleship and flagship of the China Station
David Beatty
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Wolf, German artist (b. 1820)
1899 Highlights
About April 20, 1899
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus