What happened on Monday January 07, 1901?

About January 7th, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: A devastating fire at an orphanage in Rochester, New York, claimed the lives of 28 residents, with all but three of the victims being children. This tragic event underscored the significant safety challenges facing institutional care in the early 20th century.
  • Day of the week: January 7th, 1901 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Boarding School Girls' Pajama Parade directed by

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January 07, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 07, 1901:

  • Tragic Orphanage Fire in Rochester A devastating fire at an orphanage in Rochester, New York, claimed the lives of 28 residents, with all but three of the victims being children. This tragic event underscored the significant safety challenges facing institutional care in the early 20th century.
  • Second Boer War: Battle along Delagoa Bay Railway During the ongoing Second Boer War in South Africa, Boer fighters launched an attack on British positions along the strategically important Delagoa Bay Railway. The engagement resulted in significant casualties for both sides, highlighting the intense and brutal nature of the conflict.
  • Alferd Packer Cannibalism Case Parole Infamous American prospector Alferd Packer was released from prison after serving 18 years for manslaughter involving cannibalism. Colorado Governor Charles S. Thomas granted Packer parole due to his advanced age and poor physical condition, marking the end of a notorious criminal saga.
  • US House Approves Burleigh Reapportionment Bill The United States House of Representatives voted 165–102 to approve the Burleigh reapportionment bill, which increased the number of U.S. Representatives from 357 to 387, reflecting the growing population and political representation of the era.
  • Paul Deschanel Re-elected to French Chamber of Deputies Paul Deschanel was re-elected as president of the French Chamber of Deputies, defeating challenger Henri Brisson with a decisive margin of 296–220 votes, demonstrating his political influence in early 20th-century French politics.
  • Toronto Municipalizes Natural Gas Plant In a significant local governance decision, voters in Toronto approved municipal control of the city's natural gas plant, representing an early example of public utility management.
  • First National Bowling Tournament in the United States The inaugural national bowling tournament opened in Chicago, organized in conjunction with the American Bowling Congress convention. The event featured 42 men's teams and five women's teams, each comprising five players, marking a significant milestone in the sport's organized competitive history.

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January 07, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 07, 1901?


January 07, 1901 was a Monday and it was the 7th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 07, 1901 can also be written as 1/7/1901 in the US and as 7/1/1901 in UK and Europe.

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January 07, 1901: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 07, 1901:

  • James D. Bulloch

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January 07, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 7th is Capricorn.

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January 07, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 07, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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January 07, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 07, 1901 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 07, 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 January 07, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 07:58 pm and setting at 09:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Feb 03, 1901.

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How old is someone born on January 07, 1901?


Someone born on January 07, 1901 is:

124 years 1 month old,

or 1489 months and 6 days old,

or 6475 weeks and 3 days old,

or 45328 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 07, 1901?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 07, 1901?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 07, 1901.

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