What happened on Monday September 23, 1901?

About September 23rd, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the American Revolutionary War, naval commander John Paul Jones achieved a remarkable victory aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard against the British frigate HMS Serapis on September 23, 1901. Despite his ship being critically damaged and on the verge of sinking, Jones famously refused to surrender, embodying the revolutionary spirit of defiance. His strategic naval engagement and legendary quote, "I have not yet begun to fight!", became a pivotal moment in early American naval history, demonstrating extraordinary courage and tactical skill.
  • Day of the week: September 23rd, 1901 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Photographing a Country Couple directed by Edwin S. Porter

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September 23, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 23, 1901:

  • John Paul Jones' Legendary Naval Battle during American Revolution During the American Revolutionary War, naval commander John Paul Jones achieved a remarkable victory aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard against the British frigate HMS Serapis on September 23, 1901. Despite his ship being critically damaged and on the verge of sinking, Jones famously refused to surrender, embodying the revolutionary spirit of defiance. His strategic naval engagement and legendary quote, "I have not yet begun to fight!", became a pivotal moment in early American naval history, demonstrating extraordinary courage and tactical skill.

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

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What day of the week was September 23, 1901?


September 23, 1901 was a Monday and it was the 266th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 1901 can also be written as 9/23/1901 in the US and as 23/9/1901 in UK and Europe.

September 23, 1901 in September 1901 calendar

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Who was born on September 23, 1901?


Famous people born on September 23, 1901:

  • Charles Brenton Huggins

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

  • Jaroslav Seifert

    Czech poet and Nobel Prize winner in Literature, renowned for his significant contributions to 20th-century poetry and cultural expression.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 23rd is Libra.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 23, 1901 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 23, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 02:58 pm and setting at 01:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 1901.

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How old is someone born on September 23, 1901?


Someone born on September 23, 1901 is:

123 years 7 months old,

or 1483 months and 10 days old,

or 6449 weeks and 5 days old,

or 45148 days old,

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

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