Historical Events
- Gaetano Bresci, the assassin of King Umberto I of Italy, is tried and sentenced to life imprisonment; he will commit suicide in jail on 22 May 1901
Famous Birthdays
- Oscar Nitzchke, German architect (Alcoa building, Centre Pompidou), born in Altona, Hamburg, Germany (d. 1991)
1900 Highlights
About August 29, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 123 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
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