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What happened on Thursday February 22, 1900?

About February 22nd, 1900, in brief:

  • Historical events: Hawaii was officially annexed by the United States, becoming a U.S. territory. This marked a significant moment in American expansionism and had profound implications for Hawaiian sovereignty and culture.
  • Day of the week: February 22nd, 1900 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Caught directed by

More about February 22nd, 1900? See below for more news and curiosities on February 22nd, 1900.

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February 22, 1900: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 22, 1900:

  • Hawaii Becomes US Territory Hawaii was officially annexed by the United States, becoming a U.S. territory. This marked a significant moment in American expansionism and had profound implications for Hawaiian sovereignty and culture.
  • Luis Buñuel Born Luis Buñuel, a renowned Spanish-born film director who would become one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century, was born. Known for surrealist masterpieces like 'Un Chien Andalou' and 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie', Buñuel was a key figure in avant-garde cinema.
  • Battle at Wynne's Hill During the Second Boer War, a significant battle occurred at Wynne's Hill in South Africa, involving Boer forces and the British army. This conflict was part of the larger struggle for control of the region between British colonial forces and Boer settlers.
  • Sean O'Faolain Born Sean O'Faolain (born John Whelan), an important Irish writer known for his short stories and literary contributions, was born. He would become a significant figure in 20th-century Irish literature.
  • Democratic Party National Committee Meeting The National Committee of the Democratic Party held a pivotal meeting, voting 40-9 to host their upcoming convention at the Raleigh Hotel in Washington, D.C. This decision was part of the party's strategic planning for the upcoming political season.
  • Evald Aav Composer Born Evald Aav, an Estonian composer, was born. While less internationally known, he would contribute to the musical landscape of Estonia in the early to mid-20th century.

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February 22, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 22, 1900?


February 22, 1900 was a Thursday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1900 can also be written as 2/22/1900 in the US and as 22/2/1900 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 22, 1900?


Famous people born on February 22, 1900:

  • Luis Buñuel

    Influential Spanish surrealist filmmaker who pioneered avant-garde cinema, collaborating with Salvador Dalí and creating groundbreaking...

  • Giorgios Seferis Greece

    Greek poet and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate (1963), known for his significant contributions to modern Greek poetry.

  • Sean O'Faolain

    Prominent Irish writer who significantly contributed to Irish literature through his short stories and novels exploring Irish cultural...

  • Line Noro
  • A Spencer Paterson

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February 22, 1900: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 22, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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February 22, 1900: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 22, 1900 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 February 22, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:52 am and setting at 11:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1900.

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How old is someone born on February 22, 1900?


Someone born on February 22, 1900 is:

124 years 10 months old,

or 1498 months and 24 days old,

or 6516 weeks and 6 days old,

or 45618 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1900?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on February 22, 1900.

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