Tag: 1900s

1910 History, Fun Facts and TriviaWorld-Changing Events: The Albanian Revolt of 1910 and The Mexican RevolutionThe Popular Songs Included: By The Light of the Silvery Moon, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, and I’m Henery the Eighth, I Am.The Republic of China officially abolished slavery.The first film versions of The Wizard of Oz and Frankenstein were… Read More

1909 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryTop Ten Baby Names of 1909Mary, Helen, Margaret, Ruth, Dorothy, John, William, James, George, RobertUS Life ExpectancyMen: 50.5 years Women:53.8 years  Firsts, Inventions and WondersCondé Montrose Nast founded Condé Nast Inc..Maksymilian Faktorowicz founded Max Factor.The first pig to fly was on November 4, 1909. Pioneering English aviator John Moore-Brabazon (The… Read More

1908 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryTop Ten Baby Names of 1908Mary, Helen, Margaret, Ruth, Anna, John, William, James, George, RobertUS Life Expectancy(1908) Males: 49.5 years, Females: 52.8 yearsFirsts, Inventions and WondersAdolph Spreckels, of the Spreckels Sugar Company, was the first Sugar Daddy, nicknamed by his 24-years-younger wife, Alma de Bretteville.The word “empathy” did not enter… Read More

1907 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryTop Ten Baby Names of 1907Mary, Helen, Margaret, Anna, Ruth, John, William, James, George, RobertUS Life Expectancy(1907) Males: 45.6 years, Females: 49.9 yearsFirsts, Inventions and WondersMorris Michtom, the inventor of the Teddy Bear in 1902, opened the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company.The Plaza Hotel opened in New York City (5th… Read More

1906 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryTop Ten Baby Names of 1906Mary, Helen, Margaret, Anna, Ruth, John, William, James, George, RobertUS Life Expectancy (1906) Males: 46.9 years, Females: 50.8 yearsFirsts, Inventions and WondersThe first Victor Victrola phonographic record player was manufactured.Willis Carrier received his US patent (#808,897) for the world’s first air conditioner (“apparatus for treating air,”).The… Read More

1905 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryTop Ten Baby Names of 1905Mary, Helen, Margaret, Anna, Ruth, John, William, James, George, CharlesUS Life Expectancy(1905) Males: 47.3 years, Females: 50.2 yearsFirsts, Inventions and WondersThe Welsh rugby union team started the tradition of national anthems before sporting events, who sang “Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau” in response to New Zealand’s… Read More

1904 Fun Facts, Trivia and History1904 History Roundup:January 7 – CQD Distress Signal Established: The maritime distress signal “CQD” was introduced, serving as a precursor to the “SOS” signal adopted in 1906.January 8 – Blackstone Library Dedicated: The Blackstone Library was dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.February 7 – Great Baltimore… Read More

1903 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryTop Ten Baby Names of 1903Mary, Helen, Anna, Margaret, Ruth, John, William, James, George, CharlesUS Life Expectancy(1903) Males: 49.1 years, Females: 52.0 yearsFirsts, Inventions and WondersThe Great Train Robbery is considered the first American Action/Western film. The first stuntman was ex-US cavalryman, Frank Hanaway,  in this Edwin S. Porter film,… Read More

1902 Trivia, History, and Fun FactsTop Ten Baby Names of 1902Mary, Helen, Anna, Margaret, Ruth, John, William, James, George, CharlesUS Life Expectancy(1902) Males: 49.8 years, Females: 53.4 yearsFirsts, Inventions and WondersThe Fuller Building (now called the Flatiron Building) at 175 Fifth Avenue in the borough of Manhattan, New York City, was completed.The Texas Oil Company… Read More

1901 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryTop Ten Baby Names of 1901Mary, Helen, Anna, Margaret, Ruth, John, William, James, George, CharlesUS Life Expectancy(1901) Males: 47.6 years, Females: 50.6 yearsFirsts, Inventions and Wonders:The United States Army Nurse Corps was established as a permanent part of the U.S. Army’s Medical Department, allowing women to join the US Army.The… Read More

1900 History, Trivia, and Fun Facts1900 History Roundup:January 1 – Commonwealth of Australia Formed: Australia officially became a federation, uniting six colonies under one constitution.February 5 – United States and Britain Sign Hay-Pauncefote Treaty: This agreement laid the groundwork for U.S. control over the construction of the Panama Canal.February 27 – Labour Party Founded in… Read More