What happened on Friday December 28, 1900?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1900:

• First Electric Furnace Steel Production A significant technological milestone was achieved with the delivery of 9,000 kg of steel bars produced through electrometallurgy by the Heroult Company to Schneider & Co. This marked an important advancement in industrial metallurgical techniques, demonstrating the potential of electric furnace technology in steel production.
• Execution of Yu Hsien during Boxer Rebellion Aftermath Yu Hsien, the former governor of Shansi Province in China, was executed for his brutal actions during the Boxer Rebellion. His execution represented part of the international response to the violent anti-foreign uprising that had significant geopolitical consequences for China.
• Death of Portuguese Explorer Alexandre Serpa Pinto Alexandre Alberto da Rocha de Serpa Pinto, a notable Portuguese explorer known for his expeditions in Africa, passed away. Serpa Pinto was a significant figure in Portuguese colonial exploration during the late 19th century, contributing to geographical knowledge of the African continent.
• Mathematical Breakthrough by Luther P. Eisenhart Mathematician Luther P. Eisenhart presented a groundbreaking mathematical demonstration at a meeting of the American Mathematical Society, proving the impossibility of a triply asymptotic system of surfaces. This contribution represented an important moment in advanced mathematical theory.

Events in 1900

December 28, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 28, 1900

Newspapers from Dec. 28, 1900

December 28, 1900 was a Friday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1900 can also be written as 12/28/1900 in the US and as 28/12/1900 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1900 in December 1900 calendar

December 28, 1900: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1900 was Ma Blushin' Rosie by Albert Campbell, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

1. Albert Campbell - Ma Blushin' Rosie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 28, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 1900 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:14 am and setting at 12:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1901.

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Your place in the Universe on December 28, 1900

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Someone born on December 28, 1900 is:

124 years 3 months old,

or 1491 months and 26 days old,

or 6486 weeks and 5 days old,

or 45407 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1900?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on December 28, 1900.

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