Famous Birthdays
- Jose Ignacio Prieto Arrizubieta, composer
Famous Deaths
- James Edward Keeler, American astronomer (rings of Saturn), dies at 42
- Wilhelm Steinitz, Austrian world chess champion (1866-94), dies at 64
1900 Highlights
About August 12, 1900
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo