Historical Events
- Wimbledon Men's Tennis: R.F. Doherty wins 3rd straight Wimbledon singles championship; beats Arthur Gore 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3
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- Maria Nikolaevna, 3rd daughter of the last Russian Tsar, Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, born in Peterhof Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia (d. 1918)
About June 26, 1899
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
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