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What happened on Friday August 10, 1900?

About August 10th, 1900, in brief:

  • Historical events: The inaugural Davis Cup Tennis Tournament was held in Massachusetts, with the United States defeating England in a historic international tennis competition. This marked the beginning of what would become one of the most prestigious team tennis events in the world.
  • Day of the week: August 10th, 1900 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Trouble in Hogan's Alley directed by

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August 10, 1900: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1900:

  • First Davis Cup Tennis Tournament The inaugural Davis Cup Tennis Tournament was held in Massachusetts, with the United States defeating England in a historic international tennis competition. This marked the beginning of what would become one of the most prestigious team tennis events in the world.
  • Norma Shearer - Canadian Actress Norma Shearer was a celebrated Canadian actress who became a prominent Hollywood star during the Golden Age of Cinema. Known for her roles in films like 'The Divorcee' and 'Idiot's Delight', she was a significant figure in early 20th-century entertainment.
  • Arthur Espie Porritt - New Zealand Politician and Athlete Arthur Espie Porritt was a prominent New Zealand politician and athlete who made significant contributions to public life and sports during the early 20th century. Born on this date in 1900, he would go on to become a notable figure in New Zealand's political and athletic landscape.

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August 10, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 10, 1900?


August 10, 1900 was a Friday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1900 can also be written as 8/10/1900 in the US and as 10/8/1900 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 10, 1900?


Famous people born on August 10, 1900:

  • Norma Shearer

    Iconic Hollywood actress of the 1930s who was a major star of MGM's golden era.

  • René Crevel

    French surrealist writer and poet known for his complex literary works and involvement in the Dada movement.

  • Henri Ey

    Prominent French psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who made significant contributions to understanding mental health and psychopathology.

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August 10, 1900: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th 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 10, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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August 10, 1900: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1900 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 August 10, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:41 pm and setting at 05:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 1900.

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How old is someone born on August 10, 1900?


Someone born on August 10, 1900 is:

124 years 8 months old,

or 1496 months and 18 days old,

or 6507 weeks and 3 days old,

or 45552 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 1900?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on August 10, 1900.

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