Historical Events
- The British evacuate Rustenburg and occupy Commando Nek and Silkaatsnek in the Anglo-Boer war
- Trying to stem the growing popular resentment, Tsar Nicholas of Russia issues a decree that abolishes the banishment of dissidents and troublemakers to Siberia
- Wimbledon Men's Tennis: R.F. Doherty beats Sydney Smith 6-8, 6-3, 6-1, 6-2 for his 4th consecutive Wimbledon singles title
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Blanche Bingley-Hillyard beats rival and fellow Briton Charlotte Cooper 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
Famous Birthdays
- John Mason Brown, American drama critic (Tonight on Broadway), born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 1969)
About July 3, 1900
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
