What happened on Wednesday August 21, 1901?

About August 21st, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: Six hundred American school teachers, known as the Thomasites, arrived in Manila on the USAT Thomas, marking a significant moment in American colonial educational efforts in the Philippines. These educators were part of a broader mission to establish an English-language public school system and promote American cultural and educational values in the newly acquired Philippine territory.
  • Day of the week: August 21st, 1901 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: In the Shade of the Palm by J.W. Myers
  • Popular movie: Forward directed by Henry Bedwell

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August 21, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1901:

  • Thomasites Arrive in Manila Six hundred American school teachers, known as the Thomasites, arrived in Manila on the USAT Thomas, marking a significant moment in American colonial educational efforts in the Philippines. These educators were part of a broader mission to establish an English-language public school system and promote American cultural and educational values in the newly acquired Philippine territory.
  • Baseball Player Suspended for Misconduct Joe McGinnity was suspended from the National League for unprofessional behavior, specifically for punching and spitting on an umpire, demonstrating the strict disciplinary standards in professional baseball during the early 1900s.
  • US Men's Tennis Championship William Larned defeated Beals C. Wright in the 21st US Men's Tennis Championship, showcasing the competitive tennis landscape of the early 20th century and highlighting the skills of two prominent players of that era.

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August 21, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 21, 1901?


August 21, 1901 was a Wednesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1901 can also be written as 8/21/1901 in the US and as 21/8/1901 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 21, 1901?


Famous people born on August 21, 1901:

  • Salvatore Quasimodo

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August 21, 1901: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1901:

  • Adolf Fick
  • Riccardo Selvatico

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August 21, 1901: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1901 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 21, 1901: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1901 was In the Shade of the Palm by J.W. Myers, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

  1. - In the Shade of the Palm youtube
  2. - Sweet Annie Moore youtube
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August 21, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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August 21, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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August 21, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1901 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 August 21, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:22 pm and setting at 10:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1901.

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How old is someone born on August 21, 1901?


Someone born on August 21, 1901 is:

123 years 5 months old,

or 1481 months and 28 days old,

or 6443 weeks and 6 days old,

or 45107 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1901?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1901?

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