1900 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	18th century – 19th century – 20th century
Decades:	1870s 1880s 1890s – 1900s – 1910s 1920s 1930s
Years:	1897 1898 1899 – 1900 – 1901 1902 1903

1900 was a very important year! It was the last year of the 19th century, which means it was the final year of the 1800s. It was a leap year in the Julian calendar, but not in the Gregorian calendar that most of the world uses today. Many interesting things happened in 1900, from new books to big sports events and the birth of famous people.

Big Events of 1900
- Sports and World Fairs
- Important Historical Moments
Art, Books, and Music
Famous People Born in 1900
Important People Who Passed Away in 1900
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Big Events of 1900

Sports and World Fairs

The second modern Olympic Games took place in Paris, France. This was a huge international sports event.
Paris also hosted a massive world fair called the Exposition Universelle. It showed off new technologies and art from around the globe.

Important Historical Moments

February 9 – In South Africa, a group of settlers called the Boers won a battle against the British army at Ladysmith. This was part of the Second Boer War.
July 9 – The country of Australia was officially formed. This brought together several different colonies into one nation.

Art, Books, and Music

May 17 – A very famous children's book was published: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Many people still love this story today!

Famous People Born in 1900

March 29 – John McEwen was born. He later became the eighteenth Prime Minister of Australia.
April 26 – Charles Richter was born. He was an American scientist who helped create the scale used to measure how strong earthquakes are.
August 4 – Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was born. She was the mother of Queen Elizabeth II and a very important member of the British Royal Family.
November 14 – Aaron Copland was born. He became a famous American composer, writing many well-known pieces of music.

Important People Who Passed Away in 1900

June 5 – Stephen Crane, an American writer, passed away. He was known for his realistic stories.
August 25 – Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher and writer, died. His ideas have influenced many thinkers.
November 22 – Sir Arthur Sullivan, an English composer, passed away. He was famous for his comic operas, like those he created with W.S. Gilbert.
November 30 – Oscar Wilde, a well-known Irish writer, died. He wrote plays and stories that are still enjoyed today.