Why was our last century called the 20th century when it was filled with 1900s?

Answer 1

centuries are always stated one more because 0 was the first century.........get it now..........2007, the 21st century....................the 15th century, really the 1400s

Answer 2

century 1 = year 1 - 100
century 2 = year 101 - 200
century 3 = year 201 - 300...


understand?...

Answer 3

To go along with the other answers you can look at it this way. Your first birthday doesn't occur until you are already 1 year old. When you celibrate your first birthday, you are really into your second year.

I turned 54 recently but am now in my 55th year.

Answer 4

think about it. the first century was from year zero to year one hundred. the second was from year one hundred to year two hundred, etc. i mean u wouldn't start with year one hundred because then you lose a whole century. life is harsh and confusing. deal with it :)