What happened on Wednesday June 12, 1901?

About June 12th, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 12, 1901, a pivotal moment in Cuban-American relations occurred when the Cuban Constitutional Convention voted 16-11 to accept the Platt Amendment without modifications. This decision effectively made Cuba a United States protectorate, granting the US significant political and economic control over the island nation. The amendment, imposed by the United States, fundamentally shaped Cuba's sovereignty and future diplomatic relationships.
  • Day of the week: June 12th, 1901 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
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June 12, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 12, 1901:

  • Cuba Becomes US Protectorate On June 12, 1901, a pivotal moment in Cuban-American relations occurred when the Cuban Constitutional Convention voted 16-11 to accept the Platt Amendment without modifications. This decision effectively made Cuba a United States protectorate, granting the US significant political and economic control over the island nation. The amendment, imposed by the United States, fundamentally shaped Cuba's sovereignty and future diplomatic relationships.
  • Launch of Prototype Holland-Class Submarine On June 12, 1901, a significant milestone in naval technology was achieved with the launch of the Fulton, a prototype Holland-class submarine, from the Crescent Shipyard in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The experimental submarine measured 63 feet in length and displaced 103 tons, representing an important advancement in underwater naval warfare technology during the early 20th century.
  • Australian Soldiers Killed in Second Boer War On June 12, 1901, a devastating attack occurred at Steenkoolspruit, near Wilmansrust, where 140 enemy combatants launched a surprise assault on the 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles. The attack resulted in the Commonwealth's most significant loss of life during the Second Boer War, with 18 Australian soldiers killed and 42 wounded. This tragic event highlighted the brutal nature of the conflict and the vulnerability of military encampments during the war.

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June 12, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 12, 1901?


June 12, 1901 was a Wednesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1901 can also be written as 6/12/1901 in the US and as 12/6/1901 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 12, 1901?


Famous people born on June 12, 1901:

  • Norman Hartnell
  • Clyde Geronimi
  • Leonard Harrison Matthews
  • Jimmy Gibson

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June 12, 1901: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 12, 1901:

  • Carlo Pulcrano

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June 12, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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June 12, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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June 12, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 12, 1901 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 12, 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 June 12, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:18 am and setting at 04:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 02, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1901.

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How old is someone born on June 12, 1901?


Someone born on June 12, 1901 is:

123 years 11 months old,

or 1487 months and 2 days old,

or 6466 weeks

or 45262 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 12, 1901?

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