Macro
1. February 8, 1904 – A Japanese surprise attack on Port Arthur (Lushun) starts the Russo-Japanese War.
The Russo-Japanese War, marked the first major victory of an Asian power over a European power. It also spread the seeds of political dissent in Russia that would eventually sprout into revolution and the rise of Communism in the world.
2. February 23, 1904 – For $10 million, the United States gains control of the Panama Canal Zone.
The Panama Canal was one of the most ambitious engineering projects in the history of the world. It made trade between the east and the west quicker and safer. Not only the exchange of tangible items, but the exchange of ideas.
3. April 8, 1904 The Entente Cordiale is signed between the UK and France.
The Entente Cordiale was a peace treaty signed between the UK and France. It marked the end of a millennium long feud between the two nation. It signified hope for peace in the new century.
4. December 17, 1903 – Orville Wright flies an aircraft with a petrol engine at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in the first documented, successful, controlled, powered, heavier-than-air flight.
When man finally learned to fly. This momentous occasion signified a century of progression and innovation.
5. In France, Alfred Loisy writes L'évangile et l'Eglise, which inaugurates the Modernist Crisis.
The Modernist crisis came from Catholics who wanted change, but still wanted to be Catholic. They openly opposed outdated catholic ways, and inspired rebellion and non-conformism.
6. April 2, 1902 – Electric Theatre, the first movie theater in the United States, opens in Los Angeles, California.
Pictures, both moving and still, are becoming a popular medium. Art is no longer being limited to museums and collectors, it is being spread among the populace.
7. January 1, 1901 The world celebrates the beginning of the 20th century.
January first 1901 the first day of the 20th century. The world is brimming with excitement for the future. Airplanes, automobiles, revolution, philosophies, ideas, art, literature are all fueling a new era.
8. December 10, 1901 – The first Nobel Prize ceremony is held in Stockholm on the 5th anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.
Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite. His life was haunted by the death and destruction he caused, so much so he donated the millions he made to start the Nobel prize, a major incentive created in order to make the world a better place.
9. January 19, 1903 – The first west-east transatlantic radio broadcast is made from the United States to England (the first east-west broadcast having been made in 1901).
Instant communication across the Atlantic ocean, once thought to just be the fevered dream of a mad man. Now made possible by this new century.
10. February 4, 1899 – The Philippine-American War begins as hostilities break out in Manila.
Also known as the Philippine Revolution, it served as a statement on the imperialism and colonization of previous centuries.
Micro
1. March 17, 1901 – A showing of 71 Vincent van Gogh paintings in Paris, 11 years after his death, creates a sensation.
The exhibition of such an influential artist from the previous century could have great affect on artists of the current century.
2. March 31, 1900 – In France, the legal length of a workday for women and children is limited to 11 hours.
Human rights comes to the forefront for working class Parisian. Soon labor unions will become prevalent.
3. April 14, 1900 – The Paris World Exhibition opens.
The world fair, a large gathering science and art exhibits covering 1.12 km is sure to shape some young influential minds.
4. December 7, 1900 – Max Planck announces his discovery of the law of black body emission, marking the birth of quantum physics.
The birth of quantum physics, a field that will dominate science over the course of the 20th century. A field in which a young physicist will not only make his mark but build a base for almost all future scientific discoveries.
5. 1890- Les Nabis, and influential group of artists (including Vincent Van Gogh), is formed to help support each other and showcase each other's works. It also help tighten Paris's hold on being the art capital of the world.
6. 1902- Georges Braque received his Certificate to become a professional decorator. This established him as a painter in France, and allows him to begin experimenting. In 5 years, along with Pablo Picasso, he developes cubism.
7. 1902-1903- The believed life-span Lieserl Einstein. Lieserl Einstein was Albert Einstein's first child with his future wife Mileva Maric. It is believed that she died in 1903.
1. February 8, 1904 – A Japanese surprise attack on Port Arthur (Lushun) starts the Russo-Japanese War.
The Russo-Japanese War, marked the first major victory of an Asian power over a European power. It also spread the seeds of political dissent in Russia that would eventually sprout into revolution and the rise of Communism in the world.
2. February 23, 1904 – For $10 million, the United States gains control of the Panama Canal Zone.
The Panama Canal was one of the most ambitious engineering projects in the history of the world. It made trade between the east and the west quicker and safer. Not only the exchange of tangible items, but the exchange of ideas.
3. April 8, 1904 The Entente Cordiale is signed between the UK and France.
The Entente Cordiale was a peace treaty signed between the UK and France. It marked the end of a millennium long feud between the two nation. It signified hope for peace in the new century.
4. December 17, 1903 – Orville Wright flies an aircraft with a petrol engine at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in the first documented, successful, controlled, powered, heavier-than-air flight.
When man finally learned to fly. This momentous occasion signified a century of progression and innovation.
5. In France, Alfred Loisy writes L'évangile et l'Eglise, which inaugurates the Modernist Crisis.
The Modernist crisis came from Catholics who wanted change, but still wanted to be Catholic. They openly opposed outdated catholic ways, and inspired rebellion and non-conformism.
6. April 2, 1902 – Electric Theatre, the first movie theater in the United States, opens in Los Angeles, California.
Pictures, both moving and still, are becoming a popular medium. Art is no longer being limited to museums and collectors, it is being spread among the populace.
7. January 1, 1901 The world celebrates the beginning of the 20th century.
January first 1901 the first day of the 20th century. The world is brimming with excitement for the future. Airplanes, automobiles, revolution, philosophies, ideas, art, literature are all fueling a new era.
8. December 10, 1901 – The first Nobel Prize ceremony is held in Stockholm on the 5th anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.
Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite. His life was haunted by the death and destruction he caused, so much so he donated the millions he made to start the Nobel prize, a major incentive created in order to make the world a better place.
9. January 19, 1903 – The first west-east transatlantic radio broadcast is made from the United States to England (the first east-west broadcast having been made in 1901).
Instant communication across the Atlantic ocean, once thought to just be the fevered dream of a mad man. Now made possible by this new century.
10. February 4, 1899 – The Philippine-American War begins as hostilities break out in Manila.
Also known as the Philippine Revolution, it served as a statement on the imperialism and colonization of previous centuries.
Micro
1. March 17, 1901 – A showing of 71 Vincent van Gogh paintings in Paris, 11 years after his death, creates a sensation.
The exhibition of such an influential artist from the previous century could have great affect on artists of the current century.
2. March 31, 1900 – In France, the legal length of a workday for women and children is limited to 11 hours.
Human rights comes to the forefront for working class Parisian. Soon labor unions will become prevalent.
3. April 14, 1900 – The Paris World Exhibition opens.
The world fair, a large gathering science and art exhibits covering 1.12 km is sure to shape some young influential minds.
4. December 7, 1900 – Max Planck announces his discovery of the law of black body emission, marking the birth of quantum physics.
The birth of quantum physics, a field that will dominate science over the course of the 20th century. A field in which a young physicist will not only make his mark but build a base for almost all future scientific discoveries.
5. 1890- Les Nabis, and influential group of artists (including Vincent Van Gogh), is formed to help support each other and showcase each other's works. It also help tighten Paris's hold on being the art capital of the world.
6. 1902- Georges Braque received his Certificate to become a professional decorator. This established him as a painter in France, and allows him to begin experimenting. In 5 years, along with Pablo Picasso, he developes cubism.
7. 1902-1903- The believed life-span Lieserl Einstein. Lieserl Einstein was Albert Einstein's first child with his future wife Mileva Maric. It is believed that she died in 1903.
8. May 1904- Hans Albert Einstein is born. Just a year after the death of his daughter Einstein's first son is born.
9. 1902- The formation of the Olympia Academy, a group of friends who met in Einstein's flat and discussed science and physics and such. This was an instrumental part of Einstein's intellectual development.
10. 1900- Picasso moves to Paris. He learns the language, meets the people, and becomes a starving artist. This is right before Picasso starts his blue period.
10. 1900- Picasso moves to Paris. He learns the language, meets the people, and becomes a starving artist. This is right before Picasso starts his blue period.
