What Happened on February 25, 1901

Historical Events

The Governor's Son

George M. Cohan's 1st Broadway musical "The Governor's Son"opens at the Savoy Theatre, NYC; runs for 32 performances

Event of Interest

US Steel Corporation organized under J. P. Morgan, Sr. through merger of Carnegie Steel Company, Federal Steel Company, and National Steel Company


Famous Birthdays

  • Federico Ghisi, Italian chemist, musicologist, composer, and pedagogue, born in Shanghai, China (d. 1975)
  • Zeppo Marx [Herbert Manfred Marx], American comedian and actor (Marx Brothers), born in New York City (d. 1979)

Famous Deaths

  • Jose Rogel, Spanish composer, dies at 71
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights

About February 25, 1901

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces