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see horoscope and birth chart for May 21, 1900What happened on Monday May 21, 1900?
About May 21st, 1900, in brief:
- Historical events: A catastrophic explosion at the Pleasant Valley Coal Company near Scofield, Utah, resulted in the deaths of 246 coal miners due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The tragic incident occurred at 10:28 pm, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in early 20th-century mining operations.
- Day of the week: May 21st, 1900 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: A Bird in a Gilded Cage by Steve Porter
- Popular movie: Buffalo Bill's Wild West Parade directed by
More about May 21st, 1900? See below for more news and curiosities on May 21st, 1900.
May 21, 1900: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1900:
- Scofield Coal Mine Disaster A catastrophic explosion at the Pleasant Valley Coal Company near Scofield, Utah, resulted in the deaths of 246 coal miners due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The tragic incident occurred at 10:28 pm, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in early 20th-century mining operations.
- Russian Invasion of Manchuria Russia launched a military invasion of Manchuria, a strategic region in northeastern China, marking a significant expansion of Russian imperial interests in East Asia during the late 19th century.
- End of U.S. Military Rule in Puerto Rico The United States transitioned Puerto Rico from military to civilian governance, with Charles Herbert Allen being sworn in as the first territorial governor, replacing military governor George Whitefield Davis and marking a significant moment in Puerto Rico's colonial history.
- Ottoman Hejaz Railway Construction Decree Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II issued an imperial edict authorizing the construction of the Hejaz Railway, an ambitious infrastructure project designed to connect Damascus with the holy Islamic cities of Mecca and Medina, facilitating pilgrimage and strengthening Ottoman administrative control.
- Labor Protests in Kharkov, Russia Thousands of Russian workers staged a massive street demonstration in Kharkov, signaling the beginning of a broader wave of labor protests that would sweep through Russian cities, reflecting growing social tensions and discontent with the imperial regime.
May 21, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 21, 1900: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1900 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1900: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1900 was A Bird in a Gilded Cage by Steve Porter, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
- Steve Porter - A Bird in a Gilded Cage
- J.W. Myers - Good-Bye, Dolly Gray
May 21, 1900: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
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 21, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 21, 1900: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1900 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:08 am and setting at 12:41 pm.
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 21, 1900
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How old is someone born on May 21, 1900?
Someone born on May 21, 1900 is:
125 years and 3 days old,
or 1500 months and 3 days old,
or 6522 weeks and 5 days old,
or 45659 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1900?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 21st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1900?
You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on May 21, 1900.
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