Page 5: Historical Events In 1899
Thursday, 30 October 2025
Apr 22 In the year 1899 e J (Ned) Gregory, cricketer (one Test for Aust), dies 


Apr 22 Martyn Green, London, actor (Gilbert & Sullivan, Iceman Cometh) on this day in history. 


Apr 23 On this day in history edith Ngaio Marsh, NZ, Kiwi mystery writer (Black Beech & Honeydew) 


Apr 23 The birth of Vladimir Nabokov, Russian/American writer in the year 1899. 


Apr 24 In the year 1899 transvaal British Uitlanders ask Queen Victoria for aid 


Apr 26 Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, TX, actor (Hoedown, Country Fair, Blackmail) on this day in history. 


Apr 29 On this day in history duke Ellington, Wash DC, [Edward Kennedy], bandleader (Take "A" Train) 


Apr 29 The birth of 'Duke' Ellington, US bandleader in the year 1899. 


Apr 30 Jannetje Fisherman-Roosendaal, author (regional novels) in the year 1899. 


May 03 Aline MacMahon, McKeesport Pa, actress (Backdoor to Heaven) on this day in history. 


May 04 On this day in history 25th Kentucky Derby: Fred Taral aboard Manuel wins in 2:12 


May 05 Freeman Gosden, Richmond Va, radio actor (Amos-Amos 'n' Andy) in the year 1899. 


May 08 On this day in history jan F van Hall, Dutch sculptor/resistance fighter 


May 08 On this day in history the Irish Literary Theatre in Dublin opens. 


May 09 On this day in history edward Pollock, saxophone/clarinet 


May 09 On this day in history lawn mower patented 


May 10 Fred Astaire, Omaha Neb, tap dancer/actor (Easter Parade, Swingtime) on this day in history. 


May 10 On this day in history the birth of Fred Astaire, American Actor 


May 15 In the year 1899 francisque Sarcey, French writer (Le Temps), dies at 70 


May 17 In the year 1899 ralf Harolde, Pittsburgh PA, actor (Framed, Smart Money, Tip-off) 


May 17 In the year 1899 victoria & Albert Museum foundation laid England 


May 18 On this day in history world Goodwill Day-26 nations meet in 1st Hague Peace Conference 


May 18 In the year 1899 world Goodwill Day-26 nations meet in first Hague Peace Conference 


May 19 Leonid Maksimovich Leonov, novelist/playwright in the year 1899. 


May 20 In the year 1899 estelle Taylor, Delaware, actress (8 Commandments) 


May 21 Ilse Lagner, writer on this day in history. 


May 24 In the year 1899 1st auto repair shop opens (Boston) 


May 24 Suzanne Lenglen, France, Wimbledon tennis champion (6-times) on this day in history. 


May 24 The first auto repair shop opens in Boston in the year 1899. 


May 25 In the year 1899 33rd Belmont: R Clawson aboard Jean Beraud wins in 2:23 


May 25 On this day in history marie-Rosalie "Rosa" Bonheur, French painter, dies at 68 


May 26 Otto E Neugebauer, Austrian/US math historian on this day in history. 


May 29 Frantz Jehin-Prume, composer, dies at 60 in the year 1899. 


May 30 In the year 1899 24th Preakness: R Clawson aboard Half Time wins in 1:47 


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