Historical Events
- Boer General Christian de Law occupies British rail depot at Roodewal
Taylor Wins 3rd British Open
British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: Englishman J.H. Taylor wins title for 3rd time; beats runner-up Harry Vardon by 8 strokes
Famous Birthdays
Frederick Terman (1900-1982)
American professor of engineering at Stanford University known as the "father of Silicon Valley", born in English, Indiana
- Glen Gray [Knoblauch], American jazz saxophonist and bandleader (Casa Loma Orchestra), born in Metamora, Illinois (d. 1963)
- Jan Engelman, Dutch poet, translator and critic (Garden of Eros), born in Utrecht, the Netherlands (d. 1972)
About June 7, 1900
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
