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What happened on Tuesday July 17, 1900?

About July 17th, 1900, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 17, 1900, Mount Adatara, a volcano located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, erupted catastrophically, resulting in the tragic death of 72 workers who were excavating sulfur on the mountain's southwestern slope. The sudden and violent eruption highlights the dangerous conditions faced by workers in early 20th-century industrial mining operations in volcanic regions.
  • Day of the week: July 17th, 1900 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Buffalo Bill's Wild West Parade directed by

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July 17, 1900: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1900:

  • Mount Adatara Volcanic Disaster in Japan On July 17, 1900, Mount Adatara, a volcano located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, erupted catastrophically, resulting in the tragic death of 72 workers who were excavating sulfur on the mountain's southwestern slope. The sudden and violent eruption highlights the dangerous conditions faced by workers in early 20th-century industrial mining operations in volcanic regions.
  • James Cagney's Early Life On July 17, 1900, James Cagney, the iconic American actor known for his dynamic performances in gangster films and musicals, was referenced in a notable early anecdote. Cagney, famously associated with the phrase 'Yankee Doodle Dandy', was known for his energetic screen presence and memorable roles that would define Hollywood's golden era.
  • Christy Mathewson's MLB Debut On July 17, 1900, legendary baseball pitcher Christy Mathewson began his professional career with the New York Giants, experiencing a debut loss against the Brooklyn Superbas. Despite the initial setback, Mathewson would go on to become one of the most celebrated pitchers in early baseball history, later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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

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What day of the week was July 17, 1900?


July 17, 1900 was a Tuesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1900 can also be written as 7/17/1900 in the US and as 17/7/1900 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 17, 1900?


Famous people born on July 17, 1900:

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July 17, 1900: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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

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

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July 17, 1900: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 11:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 1900.

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How old is someone born on July 17, 1900?


Someone born on July 17, 1900 is:

124 years 9 months old,

or 1497 months and 27 days old,

or 6513 weeks and 1 day old,

or 45592 days old,

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

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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

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

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