What happened on Saturday February 17, 1900?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1900:

• Formation of the British Labour Party The British Labour Party was officially established, marking a pivotal moment in British political history. Ramsay MacDonald was appointed as the party's first secretary, laying the groundwork for what would become one of the United Kingdom's major political parties. This event represented a significant shift in the British political landscape, giving formal representation to working-class interests and trade union movements.
• Second Boer War: Battle of Paardeberg In a significant military engagement during the Second Boer War, British troops decisively defeated the Boer forces at the Battle of Paardeberg. This battle was a crucial turning point in the conflict between the British Empire and the Boer republics in South Africa, demonstrating the British military's strategic superiority and ultimately contributing to their eventual victory in the war.
• Founding of FC Bayern Munich FC Bayern Munich, one of the most successful and renowned football clubs in the world, was founded in Munich, Germany. This event marked the beginning of a football institution that would go on to become a global powerhouse in sports, winning numerous domestic and international titles and establishing itself as a symbol of German football excellence.

Events in 1900

February 17, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1900

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1900

February 17, 1900 was a Saturday and it was the 48th day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1900 can also be written as 2/17/1900 in the US and as 17/2/1900 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1900 in February 1900 calendar

February 17, 1900: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1900 was Nothing's Too Good for the Irish by Dan Quinn, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Dan Quinn - Nothing's Too Good for the Irish

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1900 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:52 pm and setting at 08:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1900.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1900

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Someone born on February 17, 1900 is:

124 years 11 months old,

or 1499 months and 4 days old,

or 6518 weeks and 3 days old,

or 45629 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1900?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on February 17, 1900.

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