Historical Events
American League Reorganized
AL meets in Chicago, Ban Johnson announces AL league will be Chicago White Stockings, Washington Senators, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Blues, Boston Americans, Philadelphia Athletics and Baltimore Orioles
- Sir Arthur Evans rediscovers the bronze age city of Knossos in Crete, home of the legendary Minotaur
Famous Deaths
- Frederic William Burton, Irish painter, dies at 83
Died in 1900 1900 Highlights
About March 16, 1900
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces
