Historical Events
Scientific Discovery
Dutch botanist Hugo de Vries rediscovers Gregor Mendel's laws of heredity and genetics
- US currency goes on gold standard after Congress passes the Currency Act
Famous Birthdays
- Bernie Cummins, American jazz drummer and big band leader ("Dark Eyes"), born in Akron, Ohio (d. 1986)
- Ernest Hill, American jazz double-bassist, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1964)
1900 Highlights
About March 14, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot