Wednesday August 15, 1900
US date format: 8/15/1900, UK date format: 15/8/1900
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Leo (see zodiac on August 15, 1900). The US president was William McKinley (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative), Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Estelle Brody and Jack Tworkov.
The Last Days of Pompeii, directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1900
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
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The Last Days of Pompeii
Release year: 1900
Directed by: Ernest B. Schoedsack
Deep Sea Fishing
Release year: 1900
Watermelon Contest
Release year: 1900
Directed by: James White
Sherlock Holmes Baffled
Release year: 1900
Directed by: Arthur Marvin
Starring: Anonymous
New Black Diamond Express
Release year: 1900
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 15, 1900?
On August 15, 1900 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is August 15, 1900?
On August 15, 1900 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 15, 1900?
On August 15, 1900 the US President was William McKinley (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1900?
On August 15, 1900 the UK Prime Minister was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 1900?
On August 15, 1900 Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 15, 1900?
On August 15, 1900 several famous people were born including, Estelle Brody, Jack Tworkov.
