Famous Birthdays
- Walter Kinsella, American actor (Martin Kane Private Eye), born in New York City (d. 1975)
Famous Deaths
- José Maria de Eça de Queirós, Portuguese writer, dies at 54
Died in 1900 1900 Highlights
About August 16, 1900
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
