What happened on Friday May 02, 1902?

About May 2nd, 1902, in brief:

  • Historical events: Georges Méliès' groundbreaking silent film 'A Trip to the Moon' (Le Voyage dans la Lune) was released, marking a pivotal moment in cinema history. This innovative film, loosely based on novels by Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, depicted a fantastical journey to the lunar surface and is considered the first narrative science fiction film. Its imaginative special effects and creative storytelling techniques revolutionized early filmmaking.
  • Day of the week: May 2nd, 1902 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Bluebeard directed by

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May 02, 1902: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1902:

  • First Science Fiction Film Released: A Trip to the Moon Georges Méliès' groundbreaking silent film 'A Trip to the Moon' (Le Voyage dans la Lune) was released, marking a pivotal moment in cinema history. This innovative film, loosely based on novels by Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, depicted a fantastical journey to the lunar surface and is considered the first narrative science fiction film. Its imaginative special effects and creative storytelling techniques revolutionized early filmmaking.
  • Battle of Bayang in the Philippines During the Philippine-American War, the U.S. Army's 27th Infantry engaged in a significant conflict with the Moro sultan's forces on Mindanao island. The battle resulted in a decisive American victory, with approximately 300 Moro warriors killed compared to 11 U.S. soldiers. This engagement was part of the broader American colonial efforts in the Philippines and highlighted the intense resistance of local populations against foreign occupation.

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May 02, 1902: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 02, 1902?


May 02, 1902 was a Friday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1902 can also be written as 5/2/1902 in the US and as 2/5/1902 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 02, 1902?


Famous people born on May 02, 1902:

  • Brian Aherne
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May 02, 1902: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1902:

  • Antonio Maria Roveggio

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May 02, 1902: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1902: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1902 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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May 02, 1902: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 02, 1902 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 1902 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, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:35 am and setting at 02:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1902 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1902.

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How old is someone born on May 02, 1902?


Someone born on May 02, 1902 is:

123 years and 1 day old,

or 1476 months and 1 day old,

or 6418 weeks and 1 day old,

or 44927 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1902?

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