What happened on Sunday June 02, 1912?

About June 2nd, 1912, in brief:

  • Historical events: Robert Peugeot sponsored a groundbreaking competition aimed at developing a human-powered flying machine. The event attracted 23 innovative participants, all attempting to achieve human-powered flight. Despite the enthusiasm and creativity, none of the entrants successfully managed to lift off the ground, highlighting the immense technological challenges of early aviation experiments.
  • Day of the week: June 2nd, 1912 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: When Irish Eyes art Smiling by Harry Macdonough
  • Popular movie: Lumpacivagabundus directed by Géza von Bolváry

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June 02, 1912: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 02, 1912:

  • First Human-Powered Flying Machine Contest Robert Peugeot sponsored a groundbreaking competition aimed at developing a human-powered flying machine. The event attracted 23 innovative participants, all attempting to achieve human-powered flight. Despite the enthusiasm and creativity, none of the entrants successfully managed to lift off the ground, highlighting the immense technological challenges of early aviation experiments.
  • Belgian Parliamentary Elections of 1912 The Belgian parliamentary elections resulted in the Catholic Party, led by Charles de Broqueville, maintaining its long-standing political dominance. The party secured 101 seats in the Chamber of Representatives, further solidifying its 28-year continuous hold on power. The election results sparked widespread protests across the nation, indicating significant political tension and potential public dissatisfaction with the ruling party.
  • Chicago Railroad Introduces One-Car Passenger Service The Chicago, Lake Shore and South Bend Railroad launched an innovative 'one-car' passenger service that provided direct transportation to the Chicago Loop. This development represented an important advancement in urban transportation infrastructure, potentially improving commuter connectivity and efficiency.

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June 02, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 02, 1912?


June 02, 1912 was a Sunday and it was the 154th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1912 can also be written as 6/2/1912 in the US and as 2/6/1912 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1912 in June 1912 calendar

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June 02, 1912: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 02, 1912:

  • Marie-Prosper-Adolphe de Bonfils

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June 02, 1912: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 02, 1912 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 02, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1912 was When Irish Eyes art Smiling by Harry Macdonough, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

  1. - When Irish Eyes art Smiling youtube
  2. - In a Little While youtube
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June 02, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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June 02, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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June 02, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 02, 1912 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 1912 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 June 02, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 07:05 am.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1912.

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How old is someone born on June 02, 1912?


Someone born on June 02, 1912 is:

112 years 11 months old,

or 1355 months and 1 day old,

or 5891 weeks and 6 days old,

or 41243 days old,

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