Historical Events
Theater Premiere
Gerhart Hauptmann's play "Schluck und Jau," premieres in Berlin
Famous Birthdays
- Dorothy Arnzer, American pioneering Hollywood film director (1st woman to direct a sound film), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1979)
- Maurice Jaubert, French composer, born in Nice (d. 1940)
Famous Deaths
- Edwin George Monk, English church organist and composer, dies at 80
1900 Highlights
About January 3, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide