20th century

The 20th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1901 and ended on December 31, 2000, according to the Gregorian calendar. The century saw a remarkable shift in the way that vast numbers of people lived as a result of technological, medical, social, ideological, and political innovation. Terms like ideology, world war, genocide, and nuclear war entered common usage....

Start date:

  • Jan 1, 1901

End date:

  • Dec 31, 2000

Start:

  • Jan 1, 1901

End:

  • Dec 31, 2000

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