January 1901 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in January 1901.
The US president was William McKinley (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative), Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on January 1901: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of January 1901?
Events
- 01 Jan 1901 Nigeria becomes a British protectorate.
- 08 Jan 1901 New South Wales score 918 all out versus South Australia in 560 minutes.
- 09 Jan 1901 New South Wales (918) defeat South Australia (157 and 156) by innings and 605.
- 10 Jan 1901 The first great Texas oil gusher is discovered at Spindletop in Beaumont, Texas.
- 18 Jan 1901 Pope Leo XIII publishes encyclical Graves De Communi Re.
- 22 Jan 1901 After 63 years England stops sale of Queen Victoria postage stamps series and begins King Edward VII series.
- 24 Jan 1901 Emily Hobhouse views Lord Kitchener's concentration camp at Bloemfontein.
- 31 Jan 1901 Boer General John Smuts and De la Rey conqueror Mud river Transvaal.
- 01 Jan 1901 The Southern Nigeria Protectorate is established within the British Empire.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in January 1901?
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Top #3 songs in the USA
- Sousa's Band - The Bride Elect: March
- Sousa's Band - The Stars and Stripes Forever (new version)
- Byron G. Harlan - When the Harvest Days Are Over
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
