Historical Events
- Great Britain beats France by 158 runs in Paris; cricket's only appearance at an Olympic Games
- Japan's primary school law is amended to provide for four years of mandatory schooling.
Famous Birthdays
- Murt [Edward James] O'Donoghue, New Zealand snooker player (1st witnessed 147 break), born in Te Aroha, New Zealand (d. 1994)
About August 20, 1900
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
