Famous Birthdays
- David Wynne, Welsh composer (Owain ab Urien), born in Penderyn (d. 1983)
Famous Deaths
- Samori Ture, Muslim leader of the Wassoulou Empire (1878-98), dies in captivity at 69 or 70
1900 Highlights
About June 2, 1900
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 122 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
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