Harald Tammer, Estonian journalist and weightlifter (d. 1942)
Harald Tammer (9 January 1899 – 6 June 1942) was an Estonian journalist, athlete and weightlifter. As a heavyweight weightlifter he won a world title in 1922 and a bronze medal at the 1924 Olympics. As an athlete he competed in the shot put at the 1920 and 1924 Olympics and came sixth and twelfth, respectively. He served as the Olympic flag bearer for Estonia in 1920, and as a representative of the Estonian Olympic team in 1928 and 1936.
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Canberra
The Australian Premiers' Conference held in Melbourne decides to locate Australia's capital city, Canberra, between Sydney and Melbourne. - 4Feb
Battle of Manila (1899)
The Philippine-American War begins with the Battle of Manila. - 6Feb
Treaty of Paris (1898)
Spanish-American War: The Treaty of Paris, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain, is ratified by the United States Senate. - 6Mar
Aspirin
Bayer registers "Aspirin" as a trademark. - 18Apr
Royal charter
The St. Andrew's Ambulance Association is granted a royal charter by Queen Victoria.