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What happened on Monday August 20, 1900?

About August 20th, 1900, in brief:

  • Historical events: Edmund Barton was appointed as Australia's inaugural Prime Minister, a crucial moment in the nation's political evolution following federation and the establishment of a national government.
  • Day of the week: August 20th, 1900 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Pierrot's Problem, or How to Make a Fat Wife Out of Two Lean Ones directed by

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August 20, 1900: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1900:

  • Australia's First Prime Minister Edmund Barton was appointed as Australia's inaugural Prime Minister, a crucial moment in the nation's political evolution following federation and the establishment of a national government.
  • United States-Jolo Treaty General John C. Bates signed a pivotal treaty with Sultan Jamalul Kiram, establishing diplomatic relations between the United States and the Jolo provinces of Mindanao, reflecting American colonial expansion in the Philippines.
  • Japan Expands Mandatory Education Japan amended its primary school law to establish four years of compulsory education, marking a significant step in national educational development and literacy improvement.
  • U.S. Acquires Danish West Indies The United States negotiated the purchase of the Danish West Indies (now U.S. Virgin Islands) for $25 million, expanding its territorial holdings in the Caribbean and strategic maritime interests.

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

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What day of the week was August 20, 1900?


August 20, 1900 was a Monday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1900 can also be written as 8/20/1900 in the US and as 20/8/1900 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on August 20, 1900 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 20, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 12:50 am and setting at 04:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 1900.

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How old is someone born on August 20, 1900?


Someone born on August 20, 1900 is:

124 years 8 months old,

or 1496 months and 13 days old,

or 6506 weeks and 5 days old,

or 45547 days old,

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

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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

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

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