What happened on Thursday May 01, 1902?

About May 1st, 1902, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Bayang between the U.S. Army 27th Infantry and the Moro sultan's forces on Mindanao island concluded with the American infantry storming the fort, resulting in the death of the Sultan and 200 of his defenders. This battle was part of the broader Philippine-American War.
  • Day of the week: May 1st, 1902 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
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May 01, 1902: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1902:

  • Battle of Bayang in the Philippines The Battle of Bayang between the U.S. Army 27th Infantry and the Moro sultan's forces on Mindanao island concluded with the American infantry storming the fort, resulting in the death of the Sultan and 200 of his defenders. This battle was part of the broader Philippine-American War.
  • Roosevelt Approves Court-Martial for Military Misconduct President Theodore Roosevelt approved the court-martial of Major Edwin F. Henn for the torture of Filipino prisoners, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining military discipline and human rights standards during the Philippine-American War.
  • Canadian Pacific Railway Expansion The Canadian Pacific Railway strategically expanded its network by acquiring the Ottawa, Northern and Western Railway, further consolidating its transportation infrastructure and strengthening its position in Canada's railway system.
  • Cork International Exhibition Opens The Cork International Exhibition, a significant world's fair, commenced its six-month-long run in Ireland. This event showcased technological, cultural, and industrial achievements, providing a platform for international exchange and innovation.
  • Deadly Tornado in Dacca, British India A catastrophic tornado swept through the city of Dacca (now Dhaka, Bangladesh) in British India, resulting in a tragic loss of 416 lives. The tornado's immense destructive power devastated the urban landscape and caused significant human suffering.
  • Louisiana Purchase Exposition Postponement The directors of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri, made a strategic decision to delay the celebration from 1903 to 1904, likely to ensure better preparation and maximize the event's potential impact.
  • U.S. Navy Officers Pardoned in Italy The imprisoned U.S. Navy officers from the USS Chicago were released after receiving a pardon from the King of Italy, resolving an international diplomatic incident and highlighting the complex relationships between naval powers.
  • Devastating Fire in Egyptian Village A catastrophic fire engulfed the Egyptian village of Mit Ghamr, causing extensive destruction and claiming at least 61 lives. The incident highlighted the vulnerability of rural communities to such disasters.

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May 01, 1902: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 01, 1902?


May 01, 1902 was a Thursday and it was the 121st day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1902 can also be written as 5/1/1902 in the US and as 1/5/1902 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 01, 1902?


Famous people born on May 01, 1902:

  • Theodore Schultz

    Theodore Schultz was a renowned American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1979 for his groundbreaking work on human capital...

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May 01, 1902: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1902:

  • Luigi Liguori

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May 01, 1902: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1902: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1902 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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May 01, 1902: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1902 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1902 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, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:01 am and setting at 01:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1902 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1902.

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How old is someone born on May 01, 1902?


Someone born on May 01, 1902 is:

123 years and 2 days old,

or 1476 months and 2 days old,

or 6418 weeks and 2 days old,

or 44928 days old,

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