What happened on Saturday May 19, 1900?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1900:

• First International Wildlife Conservation Treaty European colonial powers signed the Convention for the Preservation of Wild Animals, Birds and Fish in Africa in London, marking a pioneering international agreement for wildlife conservation. This landmark treaty represented an early global effort to protect endangered species and ecosystems.
• British Annexation of Tonga Great Britain formally annexed the Tonga archipelago, extending its colonial influence in the South Pacific region. This strategic territorial acquisition was part of the broader imperial expansion of the British Empire during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
• Nevada Gold Discovery Jim Butler discovered a significant gold ore outcrop in the Nevada desert, triggering a localized gold rush and stimulating economic development in the region. This discovery would contribute to the economic expansion of the American West during the turn of the century.

Events in 1900

May 19, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 19, 1900

Newspapers from May. 19, 1900

May 19, 1900 was a Saturday and it was the 139th day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1900 can also be written as 5/19/1900 in the US and as 19/5/1900 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1900 in May 1900 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1900:

• Tilley Devine

  Tilley Devine was a notorious Australian gangster and brothel owner who was active in the early 20th century.

Famous people born in 1900

Famous people born on May 19th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 19, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1900 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 May 19, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 10:55 pm and setting at 10:21 am.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1900.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1900

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Someone born on May 19, 1900 is:

124 years 6 months old,

or 1494 months and 24 days old,

or 6499 weeks and 6 days old,

or 45499 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1900?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on May 19, 1900.

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