What happened on Wednesday May 02, 1906?

About May 2nd, 1906, in brief:

  • Historical events: In the aftermath of the devastating San Francisco earthquake and fire, The San Francisco Chronicle highlighted potential economic implications, particularly regarding trade with the Orient. The newspaper expressed concerns about the possible exodus of Chinese residents and the potential disruption to international commerce.
  • Day of the week: May 2nd, 1906 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: The Grand Old Rag by Billy Murray
  • Popular movie: The Last Witch directed by John B. Dolan

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May 02, 1906: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1906:

  • San Francisco's Post-Earthquake Economic Concerns In the aftermath of the devastating San Francisco earthquake and fire, The San Francisco Chronicle highlighted potential economic implications, particularly regarding trade with the Orient. The newspaper expressed concerns about the possible exodus of Chinese residents and the potential disruption to international commerce.
  • Intercalated Games Closing Ceremony in Athens The Intercalated Games, a special international athletic competition held in Athens, Greece, concluded with a closing ceremony. These games were part of the early modern Olympic movement, celebrating international athletic achievement and cultural exchange.
  • 32nd Kentucky Derby Won by Sir Huon Jockey Roscoe Troxler rode Sir Huon to victory in the 32nd Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive time of 2 minutes and 8.8 seconds. This historic horse racing event showcased the skill of both the jockey and the thoroughbred horse.

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May 02, 1906: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 02, 1906?


May 02, 1906 was a Wednesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1906 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1906 can also be written as 5/2/1906 in the US and as 2/5/1906 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 02, 1906?


Famous people born on May 02, 1906:

  • Philippe Halsman

    A pioneering portrait photographer who revolutionized visual art through innovative techniques and memorable collaborations with artists...

  • Wolfgang Abendroth

    A prominent German sociologist and political scientist who made significant contributions to academic research in political education and...

  • Maurice Thiriet

    A versatile French composer known for his significant contributions to film and classical music during the mid-20th century.

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May 02, 1906: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1906:

  • Enrico VII di Reuss-Köstritz
  • Giuseppe Salvadego Molin

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May 02, 1906: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 1906 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 02, 1906: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1906 was The Grand Old Rag by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

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May 02, 1906: 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, 1906: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1906 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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May 02, 1906: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 02, 1906 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 1906 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, 1906 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 12:05 pm and setting at 02:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 09, 1906 while the next full moon would come on May 08, 1906.

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How old is someone born on May 02, 1906?


Someone born on May 02, 1906 is:

119 years and 12 days old,

or 1428 months and 12 days old,

or 6211 weeks

or 43477 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1906?

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