Famous Birthdays
- Hans Jacob Nielsen, Danish boxer (Olympic gold lightweight 1924), born in Næstved, Denmark (d. 1967)
Famous Deaths
Ernest Renshaw (1861-1899)
British tennis player (Wimbledon, 1888 (singles); 1884-86, 1888-89 (doubles, with twin brother William), dies of effects of carbolic acid at 38
1899 Highlights
About September 2, 1899
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 124 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
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