What happened on Sunday February 01, 1903?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1903:

• Death of Sir George Stokes On February 1st, 1903, Sir George Stokes, a prominent Irish mathematician and physicist, passed away at the age of 83. Stokes was a distinguished scientist known for his significant contributions to mathematical physics, fluid dynamics, and optics. His groundbreaking work in understanding wave theory and light propagation had profound impacts on scientific understanding during the late 19th century.
• Mumbles Lifeboat Tragedy On February 1st, 1903, a tragic maritime disaster occurred when the British lifeboat James Stevens capsized at the mouth of the River Afan in Wales. The lifeboat was en route to rescue the stranded vessel Christina when it overturned, resulting in the deaths of six out of fourteen crew members. Most of the victims were local volunteer oyster fishermen who had bravely responded to the maritime emergency. This incident highlights the perilous nature of maritime rescue operations during the early 20th century and the immense risks faced by volunteer lifeboatmen.

Events in 1903

February 01, 1903: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1903

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1903

February 01, 1903 was a Sunday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1903 can also be written as 2/1/1903 in the US and as 1/2/1903 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1903 in February 1903 calendar

Famous people died on February 01, 1903:

• George Stokes

  Developed the Navier-Stokes equations, which describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

Famous people who died in 1903

Famous people who died on February 1st

February 01, 1903: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1903 was Down Where the Wurzburger Flows by Arthur Collins, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Arthur Collins - Down Where the Wurzburger Flows
2. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Under the Bamboo Tree

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 01, 1903: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1903 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1903 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 1903 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 01, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:53 am and setting at 10:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 13, 1903 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1903.

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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1903

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Someone born on February 01, 1903 is:

121 years 11 months old,

or 1463 months and 16 days old,

or 6363 weeks and 5 days old,

or 44546 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1903?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1903?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 01, 1903.

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