Historical Events
- 8.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Cape Yakataga, Alaska
Famous Birthdays
- Alastair Sim, Scottish actor (Christmas Carol, Stage Fright), born in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 1976)
- Silvio Cator, Haitian athlete and long jumper (Olympic silver 1928), born in Cavaellon, Haiti (d. 1952)
Famous Deaths
- Heinrich von Herzogenberg, Austrian composer, dies at 57
1900 Highlights
About October 9, 1900
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake