What happened on Friday July 02, 1915?

About July 2nd, 1915, in brief:

  • Historical events: German-American anarchist Eric Muenter conducted a dangerous terrorist campaign in 1915, targeting significant American institutions. He first detonated a bomb at the United States Capitol, then traveled to New York City where he planted another homemade bomb on the munitions ship SS *Minnehaha*. His final target was the residence of prominent banker J. P. Morgan Jr. in Glen Cove, New York, where he arrived armed with dynamite and two revolvers, representing a significant act of domestic terrorism during a tumultuous period in American history.
  • Day of the week: July 2nd, 1915 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: He Comes Up Smiling by Arthur Fields
  • Popular movie: My Best Girl directed by John TerEick

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July 02, 1915: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 02, 1915:

  • Anarchist Eric Muenter's Bombing Campaign German-American anarchist Eric Muenter conducted a dangerous terrorist campaign in 1915, targeting significant American institutions. He first detonated a bomb at the United States Capitol, then traveled to New York City where he planted another homemade bomb on the munitions ship SS *Minnehaha*. His final target was the residence of prominent banker J. P. Morgan Jr. in Glen Cove, New York, where he arrived armed with dynamite and two revolvers, representing a significant act of domestic terrorism during a tumultuous period in American history.
  • British Parliament Passes Munitions of War Act During World War I, the British Parliament enacted the Munitions of War Act to address critical artillery shell shortages. This landmark legislation was designed to mobilize industrial production and improve military preparedness. David Lloyd George, a prominent political figure, was appointed Minister of Munitions to coordinate and oversee the national war production effort, marking a significant moment in British wartime industrial strategy.
  • Russian Naval Battle in Baltic Sea During World War I, a significant naval engagement occurred in the Baltic Sea when the Russian naval squadron confronted a German squadron engaged in mine-laying operations near the Åland Islands. In this intense maritime conflict, the German cruiser SMS *Albatross* was critically damaged, resulting in 27 sailors killed and 49 wounded, demonstrating the brutal naval warfare of the era.

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July 02, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 02, 1915?


July 02, 1915 was a Friday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1915 can also be written as 7/2/1915 in the US and as 2/7/1915 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 02, 1915?


Famous people born on July 02, 1915:

  • Willie Dixon

    Influential blues musician, songwriter, and record producer who significantly shaped the Chicago blues sound and wrote hits for many...

  • Jean Stafford

    Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist known for her complex characters and insightful literary works exploring psychological depth and human...

  • VIII duca di Wellington Arthur Wellesley

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July 02, 1915: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 02, 1915:

  • Porfirio Diaz

    Mexican politician and general, 19th, 21st, and 23rd presidents of mexico (born 1830).

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July 02, 1915: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 02, 1915 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 28th and July 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 02, 1915: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1915 was He Comes Up Smiling by Arthur Fields, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

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July 02, 1915: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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July 02, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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July 02, 1915: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 02, 1915 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 1915 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 July 02, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:32 pm and setting at 11:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 27, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Jul 26, 1915.

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How old is someone born on July 02, 1915?


Someone born on July 02, 1915 is:

109 years 10 months old,

or 1318 months and 12 days old,

or 5732 weeks and 5 days old,

or 40129 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 02, 1915?

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