What happened on Tuesday April 02, 1901?

About April 2nd, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: British Governor Sir Frederick Lugard issued the Slavery Proclamation in Northern Nigeria, which nominally prohibited the future purchase and sale of slaves. However, the decree was critically limited: it did not immediately free existing enslaved individuals, only granting freedom to those born after April 1, 1901. Moreover, the proclamation allowed the continued trading of women as concubines, revealing the complex and often inadequate nature of early colonial anti-slavery efforts.
  • Day of the week: April 2nd, 1901 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
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April 02, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 02, 1901:

  • Sir Frederick Lugard's Slavery Proclamation in Northern Nigeria British Governor Sir Frederick Lugard issued the Slavery Proclamation in Northern Nigeria, which nominally prohibited the future purchase and sale of slaves. However, the decree was critically limited: it did not immediately free existing enslaved individuals, only granting freedom to those born after April 1, 1901. Moreover, the proclamation allowed the continued trading of women as concubines, revealing the complex and often inadequate nature of early colonial anti-slavery efforts.
  • Emilio Aguinaldo Signs Oath of Allegiance to the United States Emilio Aguinaldo, the former leader of the Philippine resistance against American occupation, signed an oath of allegiance to the United States on April 2, 1901. This pivotal moment occurred nine days after his capture, with the pledge taking place at the Malacañang Palace in Manila, in the office of U.S. Army General Arthur MacArthur Jr. In exchange for his release from incarceration, Aguinaldo formally renounced his opposition and committed to supporting American governance in the Philippines.
  • Scottish Iron Workers Strike for Eight-Hour Workday Thirty thousand iron workers in Scotland initiated a significant labor strike, demanding a guaranteed maximum eight-hour workday. This industrial action represented an important moment in the ongoing struggle for workers' rights and improved labor conditions during the early 20th century.
  • 1901 United Kingdom Census The 1901 United Kingdom census was conducted, capturing demographic information for all persons in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The census recorded individuals who were present at midnight on Sunday, March 31st, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the population's composition, living conditions, and social characteristics at the turn of the 20th century.

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April 02, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 02, 1901?


April 02, 1901 was a Tuesday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1901 can also be written as 4/2/1901 in the US and as 2/4/1901 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 02, 1901?


Famous people born on April 02, 1901:

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April 02, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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April 02, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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April 02, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 02, 1901 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:25 pm and setting at 05:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Apr 04, 1901.

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How old is someone born on April 02, 1901?


Someone born on April 02, 1901 is:

123 years 11 months old,

or 1487 months and 25 days old,

or 6469 weeks and 2 days old,

or 45285 days old,

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