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What happened on Thursday May 31, 1900?

About May 31st, 1900, in brief:

  • Historical events: A multinational peacekeeping force of 337 men from the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, and Russia enter Beijing during the Boxer Rebellion. U.S. Marine Captain John T. Myers noted the tense, silent atmosphere during their entry.
  • Day of the week: May 31st, 1900 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Buffalo Bill's Wild West Parade directed by

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May 31, 1900: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 31, 1900:

  • International Forces Enter Beijing A multinational peacekeeping force of 337 men from the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, and Russia enter Beijing during the Boxer Rebellion. U.S. Marine Captain John T. Myers noted the tense, silent atmosphere during their entry.
  • US Troops Arrive in Peking during Boxer Rebellion United States military forces arrive in Peking (Beijing) to help suppress the Boxer Rebellion, joining an international coalition of peacekeeping troops responding to the anti-foreign uprising in China.
  • British Occupation of Johannesburg British troops under Lord Roberts successfully occupy Johannesburg during the Second Boer War, marking a significant strategic advance for British colonial forces in South Africa.
  • Boer War Capture Piet de Law captures Lieutenant-Colonel Spragges of the Irish Yeomanry during the ongoing Second Boer War in South Africa.
  • Scottish Church Merger The Free Church of Scotland votes overwhelmingly to unite with the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland, creating the United Free Church of Scotland with 592 votes in favor and only 29 against.
  • Cricket Milestone Tom Hayward achieves a remarkable cricket performance, scoring his 1,000th run of the season and setting a record of 1,074 total runs, demonstrating exceptional batting skill.

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May 31, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 31, 1900?


May 31, 1900 was a Thursday and it was the 151st day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1900 can also be written as 5/31/1900 in the US and as 31/5/1900 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 1900: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 31, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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May 31, 1900: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1900 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 May 31, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:20 am and setting at 10:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1900.

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How old is someone born on May 31, 1900?


Someone born on May 31, 1900 is:

124 years 7 months old,

or 1495 months and 21 days old,

or 6503 weeks and 5 days old,

or 45526 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1900?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on May 31, 1900.

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