What happened on Saturday February 23, 1901?

About February 23rd, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 23, 1901, during the Second Boer War, British forces successfully intercepted and engaged Boer troops led by the renowned Boer commander General Christiaan de Wet at Disselfontein in South Africa. This battle was part of the British military campaign to suppress Boer resistance and establish colonial control over the region.
  • Day of the week: February 23rd, 1901 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Ghost Train directed by Walter Forde

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February 23, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 23, 1901:

  • Battle of Disselfontein During Second Boer War On February 23, 1901, during the Second Boer War, British forces successfully intercepted and engaged Boer troops led by the renowned Boer commander General Christiaan de Wet at Disselfontein in South Africa. This battle was part of the British military campaign to suppress Boer resistance and establish colonial control over the region.
  • Border Agreement Between Britain and Germany in East Africa On February 23, 1901, Britain and Germany formally delineated the territorial border between German East Africa (present-day Tanzania) and the British colony of Nyasaland (now Malawi). This diplomatic agreement was part of the broader colonial partitioning of Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the complex geopolitical negotiations between European imperial powers.

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February 23, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 23, 1901?


February 23, 1901 was a Saturday and it was the 54th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1901 can also be written as 2/23/1901 in the US and as 23/2/1901 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 23, 1901?


Famous people born on February 23, 1901:

  • Federico Chabod

    Federico Chabod was a prominent Italian historian specializing in political thought and Renaissance studies.

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February 23, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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 23, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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February 23, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 23, 1901 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 February 23, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 11:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 03, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1901.

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How old is someone born on February 23, 1901?


Someone born on February 23, 1901 is:

123 years 10 months old,

or 1486 months and 25 days old,

or 6464 weeks and 6 days old,

or 45254 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 1901?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1901?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 23, 1901.

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