What Happened on July 2, 1900

Historical Events

Zeppelin LZ 1

First flight of Zeppelin LZ-1, a dirigible airship designed by Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin, at Lake Constance near Friedrichshafen, Germany

Finlandia

Jean Sibelius' musical tone poem "Finlandia" premieres in Helsinki


Famous Birthdays

  • Tyrone Guthrie, British actor, producer, writer and director, born in Tunbridge Wells, England (d. 1971)

About July 2, 1900

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer