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What happened on Friday October 12, 1900?

About October 12th, 1900, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 12, 1900, the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Holland, a groundbreaking vessel designed by John Philip Holland that marked a significant milestone in naval technology. This submarine represented a revolutionary leap in maritime warfare capabilities, introducing a new era of underwater naval combat and strategic naval operations. The USS Holland demonstrated the potential of submarine technology and would influence naval design and strategy for decades to come.
  • Day of the week: October 12th, 1900 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Tribulations of an Amateur Photographer directed by

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October 12, 1900: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 1900:

  • Commissioning of the USS Holland: First Modern Submarine On October 12, 1900, the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Holland, a groundbreaking vessel designed by John Philip Holland that marked a significant milestone in naval technology. This submarine represented a revolutionary leap in maritime warfare capabilities, introducing a new era of underwater naval combat and strategic naval operations. The USS Holland demonstrated the potential of submarine technology and would influence naval design and strategy for decades to come.
  • Inaugural Hall of Fame for Great Americans Selection On October 12, 1900, the first members of the Hall of Fame for Great Americans were selected through a voting process involving 100 distinguished judges. Each candidate required 51 votes for admission. George Washington emerged as the most celebrated figure, receiving an overwhelming 97 votes, followed closely by Abraham Lincoln and Daniel Webster, who each garnered 96 votes. This landmark event established a prestigious platform to honor and commemorate the most significant contributors to American history and culture.

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

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What day of the week was October 12, 1900?


October 12, 1900 was a Friday and it was the 285th day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1900 can also be written as 10/12/1900 in the US and as 12/10/1900 in UK and Europe.

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October 12, 1900: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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

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

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October 12, 1900: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 1900 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 08:36 pm and setting at 11:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1900.

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How old is someone born on October 12, 1900?


Someone born on October 12, 1900 is:

124 years 7 months old,

or 1495 months and 25 days old,

or 6504 weeks

or 45528 days old,

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

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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

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

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