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What happened on Sunday June 17, 1900?

About June 17th, 1900, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Boxer Rebellion, Western Allied and Japanese forces launched a significant military operation by capturing the strategically important Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. At precisely 3:25 pm, naval ships from the Eight-Nation Alliance commenced a bombardment of the forts, marking the beginning of a critical invasion that would have far-reaching consequences for China's geopolitical landscape.
  • Day of the week: June 17th, 1900 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: My Sunny Southern Home by Harry Macdonough
  • Popular movie: Buffalo Bill's Wild West Parade directed by

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June 17, 1900: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1900:

  • Boxer Rebellion: Capture of Taku Forts During the Boxer Rebellion, Western Allied and Japanese forces launched a significant military operation by capturing the strategically important Taku Forts in Tianjin, China. At precisely 3:25 pm, naval ships from the Eight-Nation Alliance commenced a bombardment of the forts, marking the beginning of a critical invasion that would have far-reaching consequences for China's geopolitical landscape.
  • Murder of German Ambassador in China In a dramatic escalation of tensions during the Boxer Rebellion, Clemens von Ketteler, the German ambassador to China, was assassinated while traveling with an aide to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. This violent act significantly heightened international hostilities and became a pivotal moment in the diplomatic crisis between China and Western powers.

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

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What day of the week was June 17, 1900?


June 17, 1900 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1900 can also be written as 6/17/1900 in the US and as 17/6/1900 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 17, 1900?


Famous people born on June 17, 1900:

  • Martin Bormann

    A high-ranking Nazi official who served as Adolf Hitler's private secretary and was a key figure in the Nazi Party's inner circle.

  • Hermann Reutter

    A notable German composer and pianist who created diverse musical works including operas, oratorios, chamber music, and ballet compositions.

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June 17, 1900: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 17, 1900 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1900 was My Sunny Southern Home by Harry Macdonough, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 10:10 pm and setting at 10:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 13, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Jul 12, 1900.

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How old is someone born on June 17, 1900?


Someone born on June 17, 1900 is:

124 years 10 months old,

or 1498 months and 6 days old,

or 6514 weeks and 3 days old,

or 45601 days old,

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

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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

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

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