What happened on Sunday April 02, 1905?

About April 2nd, 1905, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Simplon Tunnel, a remarkable engineering achievement, was officially inaugurated, connecting Switzerland and Italy through the challenging Alpine terrain. This tunnel represented a significant advancement in transportation technology and cross-border connectivity in Europe.
  • Day of the week: April 2nd, 1905 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Coax Me Medley by Prince's Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Fireworks directed by

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April 02, 1905: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 02, 1905:

  • Simplon Tunnel Officially Opened Through the Alps The Simplon Tunnel, a remarkable engineering achievement, was officially inaugurated, connecting Switzerland and Italy through the challenging Alpine terrain. This tunnel represented a significant advancement in transportation technology and cross-border connectivity in Europe.
  • Cairo to Cape Town Railway Opens A significant milestone in African transportation infrastructure was achieved with the opening of the railway line connecting Cairo, Egypt to Cape Town, South Africa. This ambitious railway project represented a major step in continental connectivity and colonial transportation networks.
  • Chile's Territorial Ambitions in Peru Following a recent boundary dispute resolution with Bolivia, the Chilean government announced its intention to acquire sovereignty over the Peruvian provinces of Tacna and Arica, signaling ongoing territorial tensions in South America.
  • Serge Lifar Born Serge Lifar, a prominent dancer and choreographer who would later become a significant figure in the Paris Opera Ballet, was born in Kiev. He would go on to make substantial contributions to classical dance in the 20th century.

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April 02, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 02, 1905?


April 02, 1905 was a Sunday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1905 can also be written as 4/2/1905 in the US and as 2/4/1905 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 02, 1905?


Famous people born on April 02, 1905:

  • Serge Lifar

    Renowned Russian-French ballet dancer and choreographer who significantly influenced 20th-century dance.

  • Kurt Herbert Adler

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April 02, 1905: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 02, 1905:

  • Gustave Delahante

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April 02, 1905: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 02, 1905 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 27th and April 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 02, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1905 was Coax Me Medley by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

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April 02, 1905: 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, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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April 02, 1905: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 02, 1905 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 1905 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, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:41 am and setting at 05:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1905.

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How old is someone born on April 02, 1905?


Someone born on April 02, 1905 is:

119 years 10 months old,

or 1438 months and 15 days old,

or 6255 weeks and 1 day old,

or 43786 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1905?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1905?

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