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What happened on Wednesday August 15, 1900?

About August 15th, 1900, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the tumultuous Boxer Rebellion, Empress Dowager Cixi fled Beijing as troops from the Eight-Nation Alliance (including forces from Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, United States, Italy, and Austria-Hungary) broke the siege of the foreign legations. This event marked a critical moment in the conflict, symbolizing the weakening of the Qing Dynasty's power and China's vulnerability to foreign intervention.
  • Day of the week: August 15th, 1900 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
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August 15, 1900: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1900:

  • Empress Dowager Cixi Flees Beijing During Boxer Rebellion During the tumultuous Boxer Rebellion, Empress Dowager Cixi fled Beijing as troops from the Eight-Nation Alliance (including forces from Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, United States, Italy, and Austria-Hungary) broke the siege of the foreign legations. This event marked a critical moment in the conflict, symbolizing the weakening of the Qing Dynasty's power and China's vulnerability to foreign intervention.
  • Birth of Jan Brzechwa, Polish Poet Jan Brzechwa, a renowned Polish poet, children's writer, and satirist, was born on this date. He would become one of the most beloved literary figures in Poland, known for his witty and playful poetry that often delighted children and adults alike. Brzechwa's works would continue to be celebrated until his death in 1966.

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August 15, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 15, 1900?


August 15, 1900 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1900 can also be written as 8/15/1900 in the US and as 15/8/1900 in UK and Europe.

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August 15, 1900: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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August 15, 1900: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1900 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:34 pm and setting at 12:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 1900.

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How old is someone born on August 15, 1900?


Someone born on August 15, 1900 is:

124 years 8 months old,

or 1496 months and 18 days old,

or 6507 weeks and 3 days old,

or 45552 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1900?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on August 15, 1900.

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