Historical Events
- Dr Walter Reed begins research that beats Yellow Fever
- Japan mobilizes 20,000 troops to help put down the Boxer uprising in China and to advance their long-term interest in gaining land and power in mainland Asia
- The Russian Tsar orders that Russian must be the official language of Finland, despite growing unrest within Finland and increasing international concern over Russia's behavior there
Famous Birthdays
- Jo Spier [Joseph Spier], Dutch cartoonist and water color painter, born in Zutphen, Netherlands (d. 1978)
About June 26, 1900
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
