What Happened on June 1, 1899

Historical Events

W. G. Grace's Final Test

English cricket icon W. G. Grace starts 22nd and final Test against Australia at Nottingham; Test debut of Wilfred Rhodes and Victor Trumper

Famous Birthdays

  • Edward Charles Titchmarsh, English mathematician (d. 1963)
  • Werner Janssen, American conductor and composer (New Years Eve in NY), born in New York City (d. 1990)

About June 1, 1899

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 124 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini