What happened on Thursday January 04, 1900?

Here's what happened on January 04, 1900:

• British Colonization of Nigeria In a symbolic ceremony in Lagos, the Royal Niger Company's flag was lowered and replaced by the British flag, marking the formal transition of Nigeria's administration directly under British colonial control.
• Irish Nationalist Call for Revolt John Edward Redmond, a prominent Irish nationalist leader, publicly called for a revolt against British colonial rule, escalating tensions in the ongoing Irish independence movement.
• Devastating Earthquake in Georgia A catastrophic earthquake struck Tiflis (modern-day Tbilisi), resulting in over 1,100 fatalities and widespread destruction across ten villages and the town of Akhalkalaki, marking one of the most significant natural disasters of the year.
• Scientific Theory on Earth's Magnetism Dr. Henry A. Rowland from Johns Hopkins University presented a groundbreaking theoretical explanation for the origins and mechanisms of the Earth's magnetic field, contributing significantly to geophysical understanding.
• Mining Strikes in Belgium and Germany Labor unrest erupted in Belgium and Germany, with miners staging widespread strikes to protest working conditions and demand better wages and treatment in the industrial sectors of both countries.
• Liquor Regulations in Manila General Elwell Otis, the highest-ranking American military officer in the Philippines, implemented the first comprehensive liquor sale regulations in Manila, reflecting the emerging American administrative control.

Events in 1900

January 04, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 04, 1900

Newspapers from Jan. 04, 1900

January 04, 1900 was a Thursday and it was the 4th day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1900 can also be written as 1/4/1900 in the US and as 4/1/1900 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1900 in January 1900 calendar

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 04, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 04, 1900 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 January 04, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:18 am and setting at 10:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1899 while the next full moon would come on Jan 15, 1900.

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Someone born on January 04, 1900 is:

125 years 5 months old,

or 1505 months and 22 days old,

or 6547 weeks

or 45829 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 1900?

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on January 04, 1900.

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