What happened on Tuesday June 12, 1900?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1900:

• German Navy Law Approved by Reichstag On June 12, 1900, the Reichstag voted 201-103 to approve a significant expansion of the Imperial German Navy, effectively doubling the number of naval vessels from 48 to 96. This legislative decision marked a pivotal moment in Germany's naval buildup and imperial ambitions, reflecting the growing maritime power and strategic intentions of the German Empire in the early 20th century.
• Death of Mox McQuery, Baseball Player and Police Officer Mox McQuery, a 38-year-old Major League Baseball first baseman and police officer, died on June 12, 1900, after being shot in the line of duty on June 9. His tragic death underscores the risks faced by law enforcement officers during this era and the dual professional life of athletes who often held other occupations.
• Circus Seating Collapse in Chicago A dangerous incident occurred at a Chicago circus when seating suddenly collapsed at the start of a performance, causing chaos and injury. Fourteen spectators were hospitalized, adding to a previous incident a week earlier where twelve people had been hurt in a similar seat collapse. This event highlights potential safety concerns in public entertainment venues of the early 1900s.

Events in 1900

June 12, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1900

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1900

June 12, 1900 was a Tuesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1900 can also be written as 6/12/1900 in the US and as 12/6/1900 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1900 in June 1900 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1900:

• Friedrich Becker

  German astronomer and academic who served as director of the Bonn University Observatory in 1947, known for his significant contributions to...

Famous people born in 1900

Famous people born on June 12th

June 12, 1900: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1900 was My Sunny Southern Home by Harry Macdonough, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Harry Macdonough - My Sunny Southern Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 12, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 12, 1900 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 12, 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 June 12, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:14 pm and setting at 04:51 am.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1900.

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Your place in the Universe on June 12, 1900

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Someone born on June 12, 1900 is:

124 years 11 months old,

or 1499 months and 2 days old,

or 6518 weeks and 1 day old,

or 45627 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 12, 1900?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 12, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on June 12, 1900.

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