Historical Events
- Foreign ministers in Peking begin their first serious negotiations over what conditions their nations will impose on the Chinese after putting down the Boxer uprising
- In Manchuria, Russia captures the major city of Mukden, part of their own plan to take over the whole province
Famous Birthdays
Helen Hayes (1900-1993)
American actress (Caesar & Cleopatra, Happy Birthday), and 1st female EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner), born in Washington, D.C.
About October 10, 1900
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
