Famous Birthdays
- Ignacio Prieto [Arrizubieta], Spanish composer, born in Gijón, Spain (d. 1980)
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? 123 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
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