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What happened on Tuesday October 23, 1900?

About October 23rd, 1900, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Wright brothers conducted their first untethered glider flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. By removing cable restraints, they aimed to advance their research on controlled flight, marking a pivotal moment in aviation history. These experimental flights were crucial in understanding aerodynamics and developing techniques for sustained, controlled aerial movement.
  • Day of the week: October 23rd, 1900 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: Boarding School Girls' Pajama Parade directed by

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October 23, 1900: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1900:

  • Wright Brothers' First Untethered Glider Flights The Wright brothers conducted their first untethered glider flights at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. By removing cable restraints, they aimed to advance their research on controlled flight, marking a pivotal moment in aviation history. These experimental flights were crucial in understanding aerodynamics and developing techniques for sustained, controlled aerial movement.
  • Birth of Edward Stettinius Jr. Edward Stettinius Jr., who would later become the 48th United States Secretary of State, was born in Chicago. He would go on to play a crucial role in American diplomacy during the mid-20th century, particularly during World War II and the early years of the United Nations.
  • Largest Bank Robbery of the Era Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr., was exposed for committing the most significant bank embezzlement in American history at that time. Over a six-year period, he fraudulently extracted more than $700,000 from the First National Bank of New York, representing a massive financial crime that shocked the banking industry.
  • Death of John Sherman John Sherman, who served as the 35th United States Secretary of State, passed away in Washington, D.C. A prominent political figure of his era, Sherman played significant roles in American governance during the late 19th century.

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October 23, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 23, 1900?


October 23, 1900 was a Tuesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1900 can also be written as 10/23/1900 in the US and as 23/10/1900 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 23, 1900?


Famous people born on October 23, 1900:

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October 23, 1900: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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October 23, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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October 23, 1900: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 23, 1900 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 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 October 23, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 05:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1900.

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How old is someone born on October 23, 1900?


Someone born on October 23, 1900 is:

124 years 6 months old,

or 1494 months and 21 days old,

or 6499 weeks and 1 day old,

or 45494 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 1900?

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on October 23, 1900.

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