Historical Events
- Gubernatorial candidate William Goebel is assassinated in Frankfort, Kentucky
- Rival forces fight for control of the Union Park ball grounds in Baltimore
Famous Birthdays
- Mabel Mercer, British jazz and cabaret singer whose style and phrasing influenced Frank Sinatra ("Fly Me To The Moon"), born in Burton upon Trent, England (d. 1984)
Famous Deaths
- Ottokar Novacek, Astro-Hungarian composer (Perpetual Motion), dies at 33
- William W. Averell, American Major General (Union Army), dies at 67
Died in 1900 1900 Highlights
About February 3, 1900
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
