What happened on Thursday May 01, 1902?

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.

Events in 1902

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

Magazines from May. 01, 1902

Newspapers from 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.

May 01, 1902 in May 1902 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1902:

• Theodore Schultz

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Famous people born in 1902

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Famous people died on May 01, 1902:

• Luigi Liguori

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Someone born on May 01, 1902 is:

123 years and 23 days old,

or 1476 months and 23 days old,

or 6421 weeks and 2 days old,

or 44949 days old,

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

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 01, 1902.

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