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What happened on Thursday February 01, 1900?

About February 1st, 1900, in brief:

  • Historical events: Eastman Kodak Company revolutionized photography by introducing the Brownie camera, making photography more accessible to the general public. This affordable and simple camera democratized image capture and marked a significant technological innovation.
  • Day of the week: February 1st, 1900 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: In the Shadow of the Pines by Byron G. Harlan & A.D. Madeira
  • Popular movie: Caught directed by

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February 01, 1900: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 01, 1900:

  • Brownie Camera Introduction Eastman Kodak Company revolutionized photography by introducing the Brownie camera, making photography more accessible to the general public. This affordable and simple camera democratized image capture and marked a significant technological innovation.
  • British Parliament Supports Boer War Strategy The British House of Commons defeated a vote of censure regarding the government's management of the Second Boer War, demonstrating parliamentary support for the ongoing military campaign in South Africa.
  • Assassination of Governor William Goebel Governor William Goebel of Kentucky died from assassination wounds after a contentious election dispute. Sworn in while on his deathbed, Goebel's death became a landmark political assassination. Former Secretary of State Caleb Powers was later convicted of conspiracy in the murder, marking a significant moment in Kentucky's political history.
  • US-UK Nicaragua Canal Treaty The United Kingdom and the United States signed a pivotal treaty to construct a shipping canal across Nicaragua in Central America, signaling significant geopolitical and economic strategic planning for maritime transportation.
  • Arrest of Birsa Munda Birsa Munda, a prominent tribal rebel leader in British India, was captured in the woods near Porahat after being betrayed by seven of his followers. His arrest was a significant moment in the indigenous resistance against British colonial rule.
  • Western Australia's Federation Conditions Western Australia announced its conditional participation in the Australian Federation, demanding five additional years of fiscal autonomy before fully integrating. This strategic negotiation highlighted the state's desire to protect its economic interests during the nation's formation.
  • European Labor Strikes for Workers' Rights Coordinated labor strikes erupted in Aachen, Vienna, and Brussels, with workers demanding an eight-hour workday and increased wages. These simultaneous protests represented a growing international labor movement seeking improved working conditions in the early 20th century.

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February 01, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 01, 1900?


February 01, 1900 was a Thursday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1900 can also be written as 2/1/1900 in the US and as 1/2/1900 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 01, 1900?


Famous people born on February 01, 1900:

  • John Philip Stewart

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February 01, 1900: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 01, 1900 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 29th and February 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 01, 1900: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1900 was In the Shadow of the Pines by Byron G. Harlan & A.D. Madeira, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

  1. - In the Shadow of the Pines youtube
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February 01, 1900: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 01, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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February 01, 1900: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 01, 1900 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 1900 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 01, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:48 am and setting at 08:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1900.

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How old is someone born on February 01, 1900?


Someone born on February 01, 1900 is:

125 years 2 months old,

or 1502 months and 27 days old,

or 6534 weeks and 4 days old,

or 45742 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1900?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on February 01, 1900.

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