Historical Events
Music History
Edward Elgar and Cardinal Newman's oratorium "The Dream of Gerontius" premieres in Birmingham, England
Famous Birthdays
- Jay Irving, American cartoonist (Draw Me a Laugh), born in NYC, New York (d. 1970)
Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938)
American novelist (Look Homeward Angel), born in Asheville, North Carolina
Born in 1900
1900 Highlights
About October 3, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide