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see horoscope and birth chart for October 16, 1901What happened on Wednesday October 16, 1901?
About October 16th, 1901, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 16, 1901, Booker T. Washington and his family were invited to dine with President Theodore Roosevelt and his wife, Edith, at the White House. This unprecedented social event was a significant moment in race relations during the early 20th century. The invitation sparked widespread controversy, particularly in the Southern states, where racial segregation and discrimination were deeply entrenched. Washington, a prominent African American educator and civil rights leader, became the first Black person to be formally invited to dinner at the presidential residence, symbolizing a small but meaningful step towards racial integration.
- Day of the week: October 16th, 1901 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Pan-American Exposition by Night directed by
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Table of contents
- October 16, 1901: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 16, 1901?
- October 16, 1901: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 16, 1901?
- Back in 1901
October 16, 1901: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 16, 1901:
- Booker T. Washington Dines at the White House On October 16, 1901, Booker T. Washington and his family were invited to dine with President Theodore Roosevelt and his wife, Edith, at the White House. This unprecedented social event was a significant moment in race relations during the early 20th century. The invitation sparked widespread controversy, particularly in the Southern states, where racial segregation and discrimination were deeply entrenched. Washington, a prominent African American educator and civil rights leader, became the first Black person to be formally invited to dinner at the presidential residence, symbolizing a small but meaningful step towards racial integration.
- U.S. Troops Ambushed in Samar, Philippines On October 16, 1901, a devastating attack occurred on Company E of the U.S. 9th Infantry Regiment during the Philippine-American War. Approximately 500 Filipino fighters armed with traditional bolo knives ambushed the American troops on the island of Samar, resulting in ten U.S. soldiers killed and six wounded. This incident was part of the broader Philippine resistance against American colonial occupation, highlighting the brutal nature of guerrilla warfare and the complex tensions of imperial expansion.
October 16, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 16, 1901?
October 16, 1901 was a Wednesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 16, 1901 can also be written as 10/16/1901 in the US and as 16/10/1901 in UK and Europe.
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October 16, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 16, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 16, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 16, 1901 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:53 am and setting at 08:36 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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How old is someone born on October 16, 1901?
Someone born on October 16, 1901 is:
123 years 3 months old,
or 1479 months and 5 days old,
or 6431 weeks and 6 days old,
or 45023 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1901?
There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1901?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 16, 1901.
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