Famous Birthdays
- Lilyan Tashman, American actress (Millie, Bulldog Drummond), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1934)
Famous Deaths
- Penn Symons, British Major General during Second Boer War, dies in battle during the Battle Of Talana Hill at 56
1899 Highlights
About October 23, 1899
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio
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