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What Happened on March 8, 1900

Historical Events

  • NL decides to go with 8 teams They exclude Baltimore, Cleveland, Louisville & Washington (in 1953 Boston Braves move to Milwaukee)

Famous Birthdays

  • Howard Aiken, American computing pioneer (Harvard Mark I computer), born in Hoboken, New Jersey (d. 1973)

About March 8, 1900

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Pisces