Historical Events
- Boers attack at Ladysmith, about 1,000 killed or injured
Famous Birthdays
- Pierre-Octave Ferroud, French composer (Sarabande, Jeunesse), born in Chasselay, Rhône, France (d. 1936)
- Queen Maria of Yugoslavia [Maria of Romania], Queen consort of Yugoslavia (1922-34), born in Gotha, German Empire (d. 1961)
1900 Highlights
About January 6, 1900
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
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