Famous Birthdays
- Eddie McLeod, New Zealand cricketer (played in NZ's 2nd-ever Test 1930), born in Auckland, New Zealand (d. 1989)
Famous Deaths
- Albert de Vriendt, Flemish historical painter and etcher, dies at 56
- Sandor Erkel, Hungarian composer and son of Ferenc Erkel, dies at 54
1900 Highlights
About October 14, 1900
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot