Historical Events
- Cuba liberated from Spanish rule by the US, American occupation continues till 1902
Famous Birthdays
- Juozas Tallat-Kelpsa, Lithuanian composer and conductor, born in Kalnujai, Lithuania (d. 1949)
- Lev Kuleshov, Russian filmmaker and film theorist (Po Zakonu, founder of Moscow film school), born in Tambov, Russian Empire (d. 1970)
- Raymond Loucheur, French composer, born in Tourcoing, France (d. 1979)
1899 Highlights
About January 1, 1899
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 124 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
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