What happened on Friday August 02, 1901?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1901:

• British Concentration Camps Controversy In a parliamentary statement, Joseph Chamberlain, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, defended the establishment of concentration camps in South Africa, claiming they were a 'humane alternative' to leaving women and children exposed in the harsh desert environment during the Boer War. This statement highlighted the controversial nature of British military tactics during the conflict.
• British Colonial Governance in Boer Territories Following the Second Boer War, the British government established colonial administrations in territories previously controlled by the Orange Free State and the South African Republic. These new administrative regions, the Orange River Colony and the Transvaal Colony, marked a significant shift in colonial power dynamics in southern Africa.
• Birth of Cardinal Ignatius Kung Pin-Mei Ignatius Kung Pin-Mei was born in Shanghai, later becoming a prominent Roman Catholic Cardinal and Archbishop of Shanghai. He was known for his steadfast faith and resistance to political pressures during challenging times in Chinese religious history.
• Birth of Boxing Legend Pancho Villa Francisco Guilledo, who would later become the renowned professional boxer known as 'Pancho Villa', was born in Ilog, Negros Occidental, Philippines. He would go on to become a significant figure in international boxing, representing Filipino athletic prowess on the world stage.

Events in 1901

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

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1901

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1901

August 02, 1901 was a Friday and it was the 214th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1901 can also be written as 8/2/1901 in the US and as 2/8/1901 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1901 in August 1901 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1901:

• Dmitri Alexandrovich

  Grand Duke of the Russian Imperial Family, a member of the Romanov dynasty who was a nephew of Czar Nicholas II and a great-grandson of Czar...

Famous people born in 1901

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1901:

• Giuseppe Mirabelli

Famous people who died in 1901

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 1901: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1901 was When I Think of You by Mina Hickman, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Mina Hickman - When I Think of You
2. Byron G. Harlan - Hello Central, Give Me Heaven

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1901 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 02, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 08:16 pm and setting at 08:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1901.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1901

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Someone born on August 02, 1901 is:

123 years 9 months old,

or 1485 months and 12 days old,

or 6458 weeks and 5 days old,

or 45211 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1901?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1901?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 02, 1901.

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