Famous Birthdays
- Gordon Sparling, Canadian pioneering filmmaker (Canadian Cameo series - Canada's first major films with sound), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 1994) [1]
Famous Deaths
Collis P. Huntington (1821-1900)
American business tycoon and railroad executive (Central Pacific Railroad, Southern Pacific Railroad), dies at 78
Died in 1900 1900 Highlights
About August 13, 1900
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
