What happened on Thursday February 28, 1901?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1901:

• Birth of Linus Pauling, Renowned Scientist Linus Pauling was born, a groundbreaking American chemist who would later become one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. He is the only person to have won two unshared Nobel Prizes - the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1954) and the Nobel Peace Prize (1962). His work in quantum chemistry, molecular biology, and his advocacy for nuclear disarmament would profoundly impact scientific understanding and global peace efforts.
• Second Boer War Escalates The Second Boer War continued to intensify as diplomatic negotiations failed. British military commander Lord Kitchener implemented a scorched earth strategy, systematically burning Boer farms to undermine the resistance's ability to sustain their guerrilla warfare. This brutal tactic was part of a broader concentration camp strategy that would have devastating consequences for Boer civilians.

Events in 1901

February 28, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1901

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1901

February 28, 1901 was a Thursday and it was the 59th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1901 can also be written as 2/28/1901 in the US and as 28/2/1901 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1901 in February 1901 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1901:

• Linus Pauling

  Renowned American chemist and Nobel laureate who won Nobel Prizes in Chemistry (1954) and Peace (1962).

Famous people born in 1901

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1901:

• William Maxwell Evarts

Famous people who died in 1901

Famous people who died on February 28th

February 28, 1901: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1901 was American Patrol by Sousa's Band, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Sousa's Band - American Patrol
2. Joe Belmont - Whip-Poor-Will Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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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 28, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1901 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 28, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:30 pm and setting at 04:08 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1901

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Someone born on February 28, 1901 is:

123 years 10 months old,

or 1486 months and 24 days old,

or 6464 weeks and 5 days old,

or 45253 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1901?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1901?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 28, 1901.

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