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see horoscope and birth chart for August 06, 1901What happened on Tuesday August 06, 1901?
About August 6th, 1901, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 6, 1901, Captain Robert Falcon Scott of the Royal Navy embarked on the groundbreaking British National Antarctic Expedition. Sailing from Cowes on the Isle of Wight aboard the research ship RRS Discovery, Scott set out to explore and conduct scientific research in the Antarctic region, marking a significant moment in polar exploration.
- Day of the week: August 6th, 1901 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: Forward directed by Henry Bedwell
More about August 6th, 1901? See below for more news and curiosities on August 6th, 1901.
Table of contents
- August 06, 1901: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 06, 1901?
- Who was born on August 06, 1901?
- August 06, 1901: What famous people died on that day?
- August 06, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 06, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 06, 1901?
- Back in 1901
August 06, 1901: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 06, 1901:
- Captain Scott Launches British National Antarctic Expedition On August 6, 1901, Captain Robert Falcon Scott of the Royal Navy embarked on the groundbreaking British National Antarctic Expedition. Sailing from Cowes on the Isle of Wight aboard the research ship RRS Discovery, Scott set out to explore and conduct scientific research in the Antarctic region, marking a significant moment in polar exploration.
- Record-Breaking Deep Sea Scientific Exploration On August 6, 1901, the Monacan steam yacht Princess Alice II, owned by Prince Albert of Monaco, achieved a remarkable scientific milestone by conducting bottom trawling at an unprecedented depth of 6,035 meters (19,800 ft) southwest of the Cape Verde Islands. This expedition collected valuable plankton and undersea life specimens, contributing significantly to marine biological research.
- Kiowa Land Opened for White Settlement in Oklahoma On August 6, 1901, the Kiowa land in Oklahoma was officially opened for white settlement, effectively dissolving the contiguous Native American reservation. This event marked a significant moment in the displacement of indigenous populations and the expansion of European-American territorial control.
August 06, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 06, 1901?
August 06, 1901 was a Tuesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 06, 1901 can also be written as 8/6/1901 in the US and as 6/8/1901 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 06, 1901?
Famous people born on August 06, 1901:
- Dutch Schultz
Notorious American gangster and bootlegger during the Prohibition era, known for his violent criminal activities in New York City.
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August 06, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 06, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 06, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 06, 1901 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 1901 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 August 06, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 09:59 pm and setting at 01:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1901.
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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1901
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Someone born on August 06, 1901 is:
123 years 9 months old,
or 1485 months and 8 days old,
or 6458 weeks and 1 day old,
or 45207 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1901?
There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1901?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 06, 1901.
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