Historical Events
- In China, Boxers destroy the race course in Peking, a few miles from the legations and the center and symbol of diplomatic social life and Western privilege
Famous Birthdays
- Fred Waring, American musician and conductor (name behind the Waring Blender), born in Tyronne, Pennsylvania (d. 1984)
- Prosper Cocquyt, Belgian brewer and pilot, born in Astène, Belgium (d. 1954)
Famous Deaths
- Birsa Munda, Indian tribal freedom fighter, religious leader and folk hero of the Munda tribe who led an uprising in Bengal against the British Raj, dies in jail awaiting trial at 24
1900 Highlights
About June 9, 1900
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake