Historical Events
- 1st International Lawn Tennis Challenge (precursor to Davis Cup) begins at Longwood Cricket Club in Massachusetts, won 3-0 by US over British Isles
Famous Birthdays
- Josephine Holt Bay, American 1st woman to head a firm on NY stock exchange, born in Iowa (d. 1962)
1900 Highlights
About August 8, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo