Wednesday 8 August 1900
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Leo (see planets position on August 8, 1900). The US president was William McKinley (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include James Pierce and Robert Siodmak.
Watermelon Contest, directed by James White, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1900
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Holidays:
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
- Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
- Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
- St. Hormisdas
- St. Smaragdus (and companions)
- St. Largus
- St. Cyriacus
Famous Birthdays:
- James Pierce
- Robert Siodmak
- Josephine Holt Bay: 1st woman to head a firm on New York stock exchange.
- Victor Young: Chicago, Illinois -- Orchestra leader (Milton Berle Show, In Old California).
- Jean Calvet: Olonzac en Minervois physician.
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