Famous Birthdays
- Bill Stone, British serviceman; one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, born in Ledstone, England (d. 2009)
- Fred Koch, American chemical engineer and entrepreneur (Koch Industries), born in Quanah, Texas (d. 1967)
Famous Deaths
- William Marsh Rice, American philanthropist and university founder (b. 1816)
Died in 1900 1900 Highlights
About September 23, 1900
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
