What happened on Wednesday May 01, 1901?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1901:

• Pan-American Exposition Opens in Buffalo The Pan-American Exposition commenced in Buffalo, New York, showcasing technological innovations, cultural exchanges, and international achievements at the turn of the 20th century.
• Political Upheaval in Japan Prince Itō Hirobumi resigned as Prime Minister of Japan, along with most of his cabinet, following financial challenges that forced the postponement of public works projects. Only the Minister of War, Baron Kodama Gentarō, remained in his position.
• President McKinley's Southern Tour President William McKinley became the first U.S. President to tour the Deep South, delivering a significant speech in Mississippi and spending the night in New Orleans, marking an important moment in post-Reconstruction presidential engagement.
• Notable Births of 1901 Two significant individuals were born: Sterling Allen Brown, an influential African-American poet and folklorist who would contribute greatly to African-American literature and cultural studies, and Hotsumi Ozaki, a Japanese journalist who would later become a Soviet spy during World War II.
• First Grand Slam in American League History Herb McFarland made baseball history by hitting the first grand slam in the American League, a milestone moment for the emerging professional baseball league.
• Birth of Antal Szerb, Hungarian Literary Scholar Antal Szerb was born, a significant Hungarian author and literature historian who would later become an important intellectual figure in early 20th-century Hungarian literature.
• Detroit Tigers' Defensive Mishap The Detroit Tigers set an unfortunate record by committing 12 errors in a single game against the Chicago White Sox, highlighting the raw and unpolished nature of early professional baseball.

Events in 1901

May 01, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 01, 1901

Newspapers from May. 01, 1901

May 01, 1901 was a Wednesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1901 can also be written as 5/1/1901 in the US and as 1/5/1901 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1901 in May 1901 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1901:

• Sterling Brown

  Sterling Brown was a prominent African American poet, literary critic, and academic who significantly contributed to the Harlem Renaissance...

• Simon Kuznets

  Simon Kuznets was a Nobel Prize-winning economist who made groundbreaking contributions to economic growth theory and national income...

• Antal Szerb

  Antal Szerb was a distinguished Hungarian scholar, literary historian, and novelist known for his profound intellectual works and tragic...

• Heinz Roemheld

  Heinz Roemheld was a notable American pianist, composer, and conductor who made significant contributions to film and concert music during...

Famous people born in 1901

Famous people born on May 1st

May 01, 1901: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1901 was Minstrels: First Part, No. 5 by Georgia Minstrel Co., according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Georgia Minstrel Co. - Minstrels: First Part, No. 5

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 01, 1901 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1901 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 May 01, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:13 pm and setting at 04:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1901 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1901.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1901

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Someone born on May 01, 1901 is:

124 years and 23 days old,

or 1488 months and 23 days old,

or 6473 weeks and 3 days old,

or 45314 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1901?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1901?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 01, 1901.

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