What happened on Wednesday July 02, 1919?

About July 2nd, 1919, in brief:

  • Historical events: The British airship R34 completed a historic aviation achievement on July 2, 1919, becoming the first dirigible to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean. Departing from RAF East Fortune in Scotland, the airship landed in Mineola, New York, marking a groundbreaking moment in early aviation technology and demonstrating the potential of lighter-than-air craft for long-distance travel.
  • Day of the week: July 2nd, 1919 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Lost Battalion directed by Burton L. King

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July 02, 1919: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 02, 1919:

  • First Transatlantic Dirigible Flight The British airship R34 completed a historic aviation achievement on July 2, 1919, becoming the first dirigible to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean. Departing from RAF East Fortune in Scotland, the airship landed in Mineola, New York, marking a groundbreaking moment in early aviation technology and demonstrating the potential of lighter-than-air craft for long-distance travel.
  • Syrian National Congress Declares Independence On July 2, 1919, the Syrian National Congress convened in Damascus and formally announced Arab independence from Ottoman and European colonial control. This pivotal moment represented a significant milestone in Arab nationalist aspirations, marking a bold declaration of self-determination in the aftermath of World War I.

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July 02, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 02, 1919?


July 02, 1919 was a Wednesday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1919 can also be written as 7/2/1919 in the US and as 2/7/1919 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 02, 1919?


Famous people born on July 02, 1919:

  • Jean Craighead George

    Acclaimed American children's book author known for her environmental and nature-focused literature.

  • Albert Batteux

    Renowned French soccer player and coach who led Stade de Reims to multiple championships during the mid-20th century.

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July 02, 1919: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 02, 1919:

  • Theodor Reye
  • Anna Howard Shaw
  • Friedrich Soennecken

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July 02, 1919: 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, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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July 02, 1919: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 02, 1919 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 1919 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, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:49 am and setting at 11:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 13, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 1919.

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How old is someone born on July 02, 1919?


Someone born on July 02, 1919 is:

105 years 10 months old,

or 1270 months and 12 days old,

or 5524 weeks

or 38668 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 02, 1919?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 1919?

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