What happened on Thursday September 26, 1901?

About September 26th, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: U.S. President William McKinley died from complications of an assassination attempt, passing away eight days after being shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz in Buffalo, New York. His death led to Theodore Roosevelt becoming president and marked a significant moment in American political history.
  • Day of the week: September 26th, 1901 was a Thursday
  • 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 26, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 26, 1901:

  • Assassination of President William McKinley U.S. President William McKinley died from complications of an assassination attempt, passing away eight days after being shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz in Buffalo, New York. His death led to Theodore Roosevelt becoming president and marked a significant moment in American political history.
  • British Annexation of Gold Coast Great Britain formally annexed the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana), solidifying its colonial control over the West African territory and expanding its imperial footprint in the region.
  • Battle of Fort Itala during Second Boer War Boer General Louis Botha successfully captured Fort Itala in Natal, South Africa, during the ongoing Second Boer War, marking a significant tactical victory for the Boer forces against British colonial troops.

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September 26, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was September 26, 1901?


September 26, 1901 was a Thursday and it was the 269th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1901 can also be written as 9/26/1901 in the US and as 26/9/1901 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 26, 1901?


Famous people born on September 26, 1901:

  • George Raft
    George Raft

    Iconic Hollywood actor known for his tough-guy roles in gangster films like Scarface, famous for his distinctive style and association with...

  • Ted Weems

    Prominent American bandleader and musician active in the early to mid-20th century, known for leading a successful dance orchestra.

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September 26, 1901: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 26, 1901:

  • John George Nicolay

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September 26, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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September 26, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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September 26, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 26, 1901 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 26, 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 26, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 05:05 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 26, 1901?


Someone born on September 26, 1901 is:

123 years 7 months old,

or 1483 months and 7 days old,

or 6449 weeks and 2 days old,

or 45145 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 26, 1901?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 26, 1901?

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