I said 1899, but my friend says 1895. Who is right?
2007-09-27 16:37:11 · 11 answers · asked by sand_dragon27 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
December 31, 1900 was officially the last day of the 1800s
2007-09-27 17:50:45 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I have no idea where your friend came up with 1895...
The last year in "the 1800s" was 1899. The last year in "the nineteenth century," however, was 1900.
This is because there was no "zero year." The first year in the first century was 1 AD, and the last year in the first century was 100 AD. The first year in the second century was 101 AD, and the last year in the second century was 200 AD. And so on and so forth.
2007-09-27 19:30:34 · answer #2 · answered by Yonny 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it was 1899, why would it end in 1895? It would have to end in the year 99 wouldn't it? But the 18th century ended in 1799, right?
Sharon
2007-09-27 17:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by mountain_momma2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1899 I am really curious why some people would think 1895. What do they think 1896.97,98, and 99 is.
2007-09-27 19:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by curious connie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
December 31, 1899.
I can't do the exact second tonight, cause it's after midnight & I'm starting to change back into a pumpkin.
2007-09-27 18:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by ♫ Bubastes, Cat Goddess♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1899 sounds about right. Ask your friend when the 1990s ended. If he or she says 1995, hit them with a perpetual calendar.
2007-09-27 16:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
wierd frnd!!!!
u r rite!! it tnded up in 1899 23:59:59
2007-09-27 18:06:32 · answer #7 · answered by v@rd@ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1799
2007-09-28 21:52:52 · answer #8 · answered by periwinklestar 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
are you SEROIUS!?!?!
I mean come ON! If the date still includes 18-- then it's still the 1800s.
2007-09-28 09:12:01 · answer #9 · answered by Jen J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're kidding, right?
2007-09-27 16:45:27 · answer #10 · answered by Alex 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋