1900s facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
| Centuries: | 19th century – 20th century – 21st century |
| Decades: | 1870s 1880s 1890s – 1900s – 1910s 1920s 1930s |
| Years: | 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
The 1900s was a ten-year period that started on January 1, 1900, and finished on December 31, 1909. This decade brought many important changes and new inventions to the world. It was a time of exciting discoveries and new leaders.
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Key Events of the 1900s
First Airplane Flight
In 1903, something amazing happened that changed travel forever. Orville Wright, one of the famous Wright brothers, successfully flew an airplane. This historic flight took place in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in the United States. It was the first time a powered aircraft had flown, opening the door for modern aviation.
Important World Leaders
This decade saw many leaders guiding their countries through new times. Here are some of the key figures:
Leaders in Australia
Australia had several Prime Ministers during the 1900s:
- Edmund Barton was the first Prime Minister of Australia.
- Alfred Deakin served as Prime Minister multiple times.
- Chris Watson was another Prime Minister during this period.
- Sir George Reid also held the position of Prime Minister.
Presidents of the United States
The United States had three presidents in the 1900s:
- William McKinley was President at the very start of the decade.
- Theodore Roosevelt became President after McKinley and was known for his energetic leadership.
- William Howard Taft took office towards the end of the decade.
Shahs of Persia (Iran)
Persia, which is now known as Iran, was ruled by leaders called Shahs from the Qajar dynasty:
- Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar ruled from 1896 to 1907.
- Mohammad Ali Shah was Shah from 1907 to 1909.
- Ahmad Shah Qajar became Shah in 1909 and ruled until 1925.
