Famous Birthdays
- Hans Krebs, German-British doctor and research biochemist specializing in metabolic reactions (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1953), born in Hildesheim, Germany (d. 1981) [1]
- Mary Bruce, American tap dance teacher, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900)
German philosopher and philologist (Übermensch and the doctrine of eternal return), dies of a stroke due to syphilis at 55
- Kuroda Kiyotaka, Japanese diplomat and politician (2nd Prime Minister of Japan, 1888-1889; President of the Privy Council, 1894-90), dies of a brain hemorrhage at 59
1900 Highlights
About August 25, 1900
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
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