Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Porritt, New Zealand athlete (Olympic bronze 100m 1924) and 11th governor-general of New Zealand 1967-72, born in Wanganui, New Zealand (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
Thomas Elkins (1818-1900)
African American abolitionist and inventor who held patents for a type of furniture called the chamber commode and the Refrigerating Apparatus, dies at around 82 [1]
Died in 1900 1900 Highlights
About August 10, 1900
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo