Historical Events
- Start of first and only Olympic cricket match in Paris; GB beats France by 158 runs
Famous Birthdays
- Gilbert Ryle, British philosopher (d. 1976)
Famous Deaths
- Jean-Baptiste Accolay, Belgian composer, dies at 67
Died in 1900 1900 Highlights
About August 19, 1900
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
