Thursday July 12, 1900
US date format: 7/12/1900, UK date format: 12/7/1900
It was Thursday, under the sign of Cancer (see zodiac on July 12, 1900). The US president was William McKinley (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative), Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Chhabi Biswas and Fjodor Godunov-Tcherdynchev.
In that special week of July people in US were listening to Ma Tiger Lily by Len Spencer.
Watermelon Contest, directed by James White, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1900
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of July 12, 1900?
Holidays
- Sveti Petar (St. Peter)
- Sunset and sunrise occur along Manhattan's street grid centerline
- Newfoundland - Orangemen's Day
- Northern Ireland - Battle of the Boyne Day (also known as Orangemen's Day or the Twelfth, see Irish calendar).
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Events
- 114 degrees F (46 degrees C), Basin, Wyoming (state record).
- A German cruise liner, the SS ''Deutschland'', breaks the record for the Blue Riband for the first time with an average speed of .
Famous Birthday
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Indian actor and director (d. 1962).
Russian poet (Life of Tchernyshevsky).
Italian scientist, botanist, author,...
Italy Painter.
Movies
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Watermelon Contest
Release year: 1900
Directed by: James White
Sherlock Holmes Baffled
Release year: 1900
Directed by: Arthur Marvin
Starring: Anonymous
New Black Diamond Express
Release year: 1900
Alligator Bait
Release year: 1900
Starring: Beatrice Day, Harold Graham, Mr. Graham
Country: United States of America
Brook Trout Fishing
Release year: 1900
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of July 12, 1900?
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Top #1 songs in the USA
- Len Spencer - Ma Tiger Lily
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TV Series
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How old am I?
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Magazine Covers
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Books
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Videogames
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on July 12, 1900?
On July 12, 1900 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is July 12, 1900?
On July 12, 1900 the zodiac sign was Cancer.
Who was the US President on July 12, 1900?
On July 12, 1900 the US President was William McKinley (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 12, 1900?
On July 12, 1900 the UK Prime Minister was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 12, 1900?
On July 12, 1900 Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on July 12, 1900?
On July 12, 1900 several famous people were born including, Chhabi Biswas, Fjodor Godunov-Tcherdynchev, Carlo Cappelletti.
