Wednesday October 17, 1900
US date format: 10/17/1900, UK date format: 17/10/1900
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Libra (see zodiac on October 17, 1900). The US president was William McKinley (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative), Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Jean Arthur and C Van Asch van Wijck.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to A Bird in a Gilded Cage by Harry Macdonough.
A Storm at Sea, directed by James H. White, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1900
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (�thelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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Movies
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A Storm at Sea
Release year: 1900
Directed by: James H. White
The Last Days of Pompeii
Release year: 1900
Directed by: Ernest B. Schoedsack
Deep Sea Fishing
Release year: 1900
Tango argentino
Release year: 1900
Directed by: Eugene Py
Starring: El Moreno Agapito
Around the Flip-Flap Railroad
Release year: 1900
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Music charts
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Top #1 songs in the USA
- Harry Macdonough - A Bird in a Gilded Cage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 17, 1900?
On October 17, 1900 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is October 17, 1900?
On October 17, 1900 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 17, 1900?
On October 17, 1900 the US President was William McKinley (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1900?
On October 17, 1900 the UK Prime Minister was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1900?
On October 17, 1900 Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 17, 1900?
On October 17, 1900 several famous people were born including, Jean Arthur, C Van Asch van Wijck.
