December 1901 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in December 1901.
The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative), Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on December 1901: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 1901?
Events
- 02 Dec 1901 Gillette patents 1st disposable razor
- 03 Dec 1901 Milwaukee Brewers is dropped from the American League and replaced by Saint Louis Browns.
- 11 Dec 1901 Marconi sends first transatlantic radio signal, Cornwall to Newfoundland.
- 12 Dec 1901 Marconi receives first transatlantic radio signal, England to US.
- 13 Dec 1901 Test debut of S F Barnes versus Australia Sydney Cricket Ground, took 5-65 in first innings.
- 16 Dec 1901 Boer general Kritzinger captured
- 25 Dec 1901 Battle at Tweefontein Orange-Free state: Boers surprise attack British.
- 03 Dec 1901 In a State of the Union message, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt delivers a 20,000-word report to the House of Representatives asking Congress to curb the power of trusts "within reasonable limits". The speech was not delivered in person.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in December 1901?
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Top #4 songs in the USA
- Will Denny - Any Old Place I Hang My Hat is Home, Sweet Home To Me
- Harry Macdonough - I'll Be with You When the Roses Bloom Again
- Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - The Wedding of Reuben and the Maid
- Harry Macdonough - The Wedding of Reuben and the Maid
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
