What happened on Wednesday May 02, 1900?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1900:

• Siege of Mafeking Ends After an extraordinary 217-day siege, Colonel Robert Baden-Powell successfully breaks the Boer forces' blockade of the British garrison at Mafeking, marking a significant turning point in the Second Boer War and demonstrating remarkable military resilience.
• Swedish King Supports British Empire During Boer War King Oscar II of Sweden publicly declares diplomatic support for Britain during the ongoing Second Boer War, signaling international diplomatic alignments of the early 20th century.
• George Bernard Shaw Play Premieres George Bernard Shaw's comedic play "You Never Can Tell" makes its debut in London, contributing to the vibrant theatrical landscape of the early 20th century.
• Helen Morgan Born Helen Morgan, a notable singer and actress who would later become famous for performances in "Applause" and "Frankie and Johnny", is born on this date.

Events in 1900

May 02, 1900: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 02, 1900

Newspapers from May. 02, 1900

May 02, 1900 was a Wednesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1900 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1900 can also be written as 5/2/1900 in the US and as 2/5/1900 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1900 in May 1900 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1900:

• Ignazio Silone

  Prominent Italian novelist and political activist known for his anti-fascist literature and socialist ideals, particularly famous for his...

Famous people born in 1900

Famous people born on May 2nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 1900: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1900 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1900 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 1900 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 May 02, 1900 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 07:34 am and setting at 10:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 1900 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 1900.

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1900

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Someone born on May 02, 1900 is:

125 years and 12 days old,

or 1500 months and 12 days old,

or 6524 weeks

or 45668 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1900?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1900?

You belong to the Lost Generation if you were born on May 02, 1900.

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