What happened on Friday January 18, 1901?

About January 18th, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: Queen Victoria, the longest-reigning monarch of the British Empire at the time, passed away on this day, concluding her remarkable 63-year reign. Her death marked the end of an era known as the Victorian period, which was characterized by significant industrial, cultural, political, and imperial expansion. Her son, Edward VII, would succeed her to the throne, ushering in the Edwardian era.
  • Day of the week: January 18th, 1901 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Boarding School Girls' Pajama Parade directed by

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January 18, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1901:

  • Death of Queen Victoria Queen Victoria, the longest-reigning monarch of the British Empire at the time, passed away on this day, concluding her remarkable 63-year reign. Her death marked the end of an era known as the Victorian period, which was characterized by significant industrial, cultural, political, and imperial expansion. Her son, Edward VII, would succeed her to the throne, ushering in the Edwardian era.
  • British Colonization of Nigeria On this date, Nigeria officially became a British protectorate, marking a significant moment in the colonial history of West Africa. This administrative change formalized British imperial control over the region, which would have profound and long-lasting impacts on the political, social, and economic structures of the Nigerian territories.
  • Pope Leo XIII Publishes Encyclical Pope Leo XIII issued the encyclical 'Graves De Communi Re', addressing important social and political issues of the time. This document likely reflected the Catholic Church's perspective on contemporary societal challenges and the role of Christian principles in public life.

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January 18, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 18, 1901?


January 18, 1901 was a Friday and it was the 18th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1901 can also be written as 1/18/1901 in the US and as 18/1/1901 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 18, 1901?


Famous people born on January 18, 1901:

  • Ivan Petrovsky

    Prominent Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to mathematical analysis and academic research during the mid-20th...

  • René Sarvil

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January 18, 1901: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1901:

  • Jules Renaudot

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January 18, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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January 18, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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January 18, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1901 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 January 18, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:30 am and setting at 04:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Feb 03, 1901.

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How old is someone born on January 18, 1901?


Someone born on January 18, 1901 is:

124 years 3 months old,

or 1491 months and 5 days old,

or 6483 weeks and 5 days old,

or 45386 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1901?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1901?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 18, 1901.

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