What happened on Monday October 14, 1901?

Here's what happened on October 14, 1901:

• U.S. Soldiers Killed in Philippine Conflict In a violent encounter on the Philippine island of Samar, ten U.S. soldiers were killed and six wounded in a confrontation with approximately 500 local fighters armed with bolo knives. This incident was part of the broader Philippine-American War, with American forces showing improved preparedness compared to a previous attack on September 28.
• Cuban Electoral System Established Leonard Wood, as the U.S. military governor of Cuba, issued an order declaring December 31, 1901, a legal holiday. This order was part of implementing the Cuban Constitution, which was approved by the United States. The constitution established an indirect electoral system where local electors would vote in an Electoral College, rather than direct elections for president, vice-president, or senators.
• RRS Discovery Expedition to Antarctica Continues The Discovery Expedition to Antarctica embarked on the second phase of its groundbreaking polar research journey. The Royal Research Ship (RRS) Discovery departed from Cape Town, South Africa, heading towards New Zealand, marking a significant moment in early 20th-century polar exploration.
• Swedish Antarctic Expedition Launches The Swedish Antarctic Expedition, led by Professor Otto Nordenskjöld, commenced its historic journey from Gothenburg, Sweden. The expedition's ship, *Antarctic*, was captained by Carl Anton Larsen, representing a significant contribution to early 20th-century polar scientific exploration.
• Ziegfeld's First Broadway Production Theatrical impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. premiered his first Broadway play, *The Little Duchess*, at the Casino Theatre in New York City. The production was a notable success, running for 136 performances and marking the beginning of Ziegfeld's influential career in American theater.
• Houston Chronicle Launches and Mackay Incorporates Two significant local events occurred: the Houston Chronicle published its inaugural edition, establishing what would become a major regional newspaper, and the town of Mackay, Idaho, was officially incorporated, expanding the state's municipal landscape.

Events in 1901

October 14, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 14, 1901

Newspapers from Oct. 14, 1901

October 14, 1901 was a Monday and it was the 287th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1901 can also be written as 10/14/1901 in the US and as 14/10/1901 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1901 in October 1901 calendar

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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October 14, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 1901 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 October 14, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 07:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Oct 27, 1901.

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Someone born on October 14, 1901 is:

123 years 7 months old,

or 1483 months

or 6448 weeks and 2 days old,

or 45138 days old,

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 14, 1901.

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