Historical Events
- Spanish–American War ends, peace treaty ratified by Senate
Famous Birthdays
- Ramon Novarro [Jose Samaniegos], Mexican-American actor (Ben-Hur, Mata Hari), born in Durango, Mexico (d. 1968)
Famous Deaths
- Leo von Caprivi, German politician (Chancellor of Germany 1890-94), dies at 67
- Prince Alfred of Edinburgh, dies at 24 in mysterious circumstances
1899 Highlights
About February 6, 1899
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
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