Saturday 17 March 1900, St. Patrick's Day
It was Saturday, under the sign of Pisces. The US president was William McKinley (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Alfred Newman and Ruth Owens.
Arles: Farandoleurs dans les Arènes, directed by , was one of the most viewed movies released in 1900
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Arles: Farandoleurs dans les Arènes
Feeding Sea Lions
The Conjurer
An Animated Luncheon
The Magician
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Holidays:
- Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
- Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
- St. Agricola
- St. Joseph of Arimathea
- Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
- Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
- Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day
Famous Birthdays:
- Alfred Newman: New Haven, Connecticut -- Composer (Love is a Many Splendored Thing).
- Ruth Owens: American professional astrologer in Santa Fe, NM, 1939.
- Manuel Plaza: Chilean runner (d. 1969).
Facts:
- Stanley Cup: MontrTal Shamrocks sweep Halifax Crescents in 2.
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