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What happened on Friday April 20, 1900?

About April 20th, 1900, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 20, 1900, Joseph Wheeler resigned from his position as Congressman representing Alabama's 8th congressional district. Wheeler, a notable former Confederate cavalry general who later served in the U.S. Congress, was a significant political figure during the post-Reconstruction era.
  • Day of the week: April 20th, 1900 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Phono-Cinéma-Théâtre directed by

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April 20, 1900: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1900:

  • Joseph Wheeler Resigns from Congress On April 20, 1900, Joseph Wheeler resigned from his position as Congressman representing Alabama's 8th congressional district. Wheeler, a notable former Confederate cavalry general who later served in the U.S. Congress, was a significant political figure during the post-Reconstruction era.
  • Niue Becomes British Protectorate On April 20, 1900, Niue, also known historically as Savage Island, was officially established as a British protectorate following a formal request by King Fataaiki. This strategic territorial acquisition expanded British imperial influence in the South Pacific region.
  • Russian Sailor Defects to United States Leo Alexandroff, a Russian sailor serving aboard the ship Variag, defected to the United States on April 20, 1900, while docked in New York City. His defection potentially represented a small but intriguing moment in early 20th-century international maritime relations.
  • Mabel Mercer, British Singer, Passes Away On April 20, 1900, Mabel Mercer, a popular British singer, died. While specific details of her musical career are limited in this record, her passing marks a moment in early 20th-century entertainment history.

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April 20, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 20, 1900?


April 20, 1900 was a Friday and it was the 110th day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1900 can also be written as 4/20/1900 in the US and as 20/4/1900 in UK and Europe.

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April 20, 1900: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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April 20, 1900: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1900 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:26 pm and setting at 10:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 1900 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 1900.

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How old is someone born on April 20, 1900?


Someone born on April 20, 1900 is:

124 years 9 months old,

or 1497 months and 1 day old,

or 6509 weeks and 4 days old,

or 45567 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1900?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on April 20, 1900.

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