THE CENTURY THAT DEFINED US

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 Hello ladies and gents this is the Viking telling you that today we are talking about

1901

Event of Interest

Queen of the United Kingdom Queen Victoria

Jan 22 After 63 years Britain stops sale of Queen Victoria postage stamps series & begins King Edward VII series

Queen Victoria's Funeral

The funeral cortege of Queen Victoria outside St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on February 2, 1901

Feb 2 Queen Victoria's funeral takes place in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England

Philippine Revolution

Revolutionary and 1st President of the Philippines Emilio Aguinaldo

Apr 19 In the Philippines, recently captured insurgent leader Emilio Aguinaldo issues a proclamation advising his countrymen to end their rebellion and use of peaceful means to work with the US toward independence.


Event of Interest

Painter Pablo Picasso

Jun 24 1st exhibition by Pablo Picasso, 19, opens in Paris


Event of Interest

Education Pioneer Booker T. Washington

Nov 16 Booker T. Washington and his family are invited to dine at the White House with Teddy and Edith Roosevelt, prompting condemnation from the South


And as always have a chilled day from the Viking.

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