Historical Events
Jeffries KOs Fitzsimmons
American boxer James J. Jeffries KOs defending champion Bob Fitzsimmons of England in 11th round in Brooklyn, New York to win the lineal World Heavyweight title
1899 Highlights
About June 9, 1899
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey