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20th Century in Roman Numerals
The 20th Century, symbolized as XX in Roman numerals, covers the years 1901 to 2000. It was a century of progress, war, technology, and transformation, witnessing humanity’s greatest innovations and challenges, from world wars to space exploration and digital revolution.
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20th Century
XX Century
How do you convert the 20th Century to Roman Numerals?
Combine two X’s (10 + 10) to form XX.
| Place Value | Number | Roman Numeral |
|---|---|---|
| Tens | 10 | X |
| Tens | 10 | X |
| Total | 20 | XX |
X + X = XX, representing 20.
How is the 20th Century written?
Always in uppercase — 'XX Century'.
Decades in the 20th Century
Here are the main decades of the XX Century:
MCM
1900
MCMX
1910
MCMXX
1920
MCMXXX
1930
MCMXL
1940
MCML
1950
MCMLX
1960
MCMLXX
1970
MCMLXXX
1980
MCMXC
1990
Years in the 20th Century
1901–2000.
Dates in the 20th Century
Starts January 1, 1901, ends December 31, 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 20th Century in Roman numerals?
XX.
How is 20 formed?
10 + 10 = XX.
What years belong to it?
1901–2000.
What comes before XX?
XIX Century.
What comes after XX?
XXI Century.
Why is the 20th Century significant?
It brought major global events and the rise of modern technology.
How is XX pronounced?
Twenty — represented by two X’s.
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