Historical Events
- Boxers cut off all railroad links between Peking and Tientsin, main port city of Peking
- US Congress pass an act authorizing a civil code and government for the territory of Alaska after gold discoveries bring lawlessness and disorder to the area
Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Askey, British actor (Bees in Paradise, Ghost Train), born in Liverpool, England (d. 1982)
- Lester Matthews, English actor (The Adventures of Robin Hood), born in Nottingham, England (d. 1965)
- Manfred Sakel, Polish neurophysiologist and psychiatrist, born in Nadvorna, Austria-Hungary (d. 1957)
About June 6, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
