What happened on Thursday August 15, 1901?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1901:

• British Ultimatum to Boers During Second Boer War On August 15, 1901, during the Second Boer War, Great Britain issued a stern proclamation demanding that Boer soldiers surrender by September 15. The ultimatum threatened banishment and complete property confiscation for those who did not comply, escalating the conflict's diplomatic tensions.
• SS Islander Shipwreck Tragedy On August 15, 1901, the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company steamer SS Islander struck an iceberg near Douglas Island, Alaska, resulting in the tragic drowning of sixty-five passengers and crew members. This maritime disaster highlighted the dangerous navigation conditions in Alaskan waters during the early 20th century.
• Arch Rock Removal in San Francisco Bay On August 15, 1901, maritime authorities blasted Arch Rock using 30 tons of nitroglycerine to eliminate a significant navigational hazard in San Francisco Bay. This strategic demolition improved shipping safety and navigation routes for commercial and military vessels.

Events in 1901

August 15, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1901

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1901

August 15, 1901 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1901 can also be written as 8/15/1901 in the US and as 15/8/1901 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1901 in August 1901 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1901:

• Pyotr Novikov

  Pyotr Novikov was a distinguished Russian mathematician known for his groundbreaking theoretical contributions to mathematical logic and set...

• Arias Arnulfo three time president of Panama (1940-41

  Arnulfo Arias, three-time president of Panama, served in the periods 1940-41, 1949-51, and 1968.

• Arnulfo Arias Madrid

  Arnulfo Arias Madrid was a three-time president of Panama who played a significant role in the country's political history during the...

• Ned Washington
• Arnulfo Arias
• Pëtr Sergeevič Novikov

Famous people born in 1901

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1901:

• Karl Weinhold

Famous people who died in 1901

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1901: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1901 was When You Were Sweet Sixteen by Harry Macdonough, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Harry Macdonough - When You Were Sweet Sixteen

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

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August 15, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1901 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:31 am and setting at 07:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1901.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1901

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Someone born on August 15, 1901 is:

123 years 8 months old,

or 1484 months and 29 days old,

or 6456 weeks and 6 days old,

or 45198 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1901?

There are 93 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, 1901?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 15, 1901.

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