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- Armand Salacrou, French playwright, born in Rouen, France (d. 1989)
- P. L. Travers, Australian British writer who created Mary Poppins, born in Maryborough, Australia (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Edward Frankland, British structural chemist who co-discovered helium and developed the theory of valence, dies on holiday in Norway at 74
Died in 1899 1899 Highlights
About August 9, 1899
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey