Historical Events
- Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks forms in Cincinnati
Famous Birthdays
- Raoul Salan, French Army general and leader of OAS; Secret Army Organization (Algeria), born in Roquecourbe, France (d. 1984)
Famous Deaths
- Ernest Chausson, French Romantic composer (Poème; Solitude dance le bois), dies in a bicycling accident at 44
1899 Highlights
About June 10, 1899
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
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30-39
40-49
50-59
80-89
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