What happened on Thursday May 02, 1912?

About May 2nd, 1912, in brief:

  • Historical events: The royal commission led by Lord Mersey commenced its official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic, aiming to determine the causes and potential preventive measures for future maritime safety.
  • Day of the week: May 2nd, 1912 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Red Pepper - A Spicy Rag by Fred Van Eps
  • Popular movie: Lumpacivagabundus directed by Géza von Bolváry

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May 02, 1912: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1912:

  • Royal Commission Investigates Titanic Sinking The royal commission led by Lord Mersey commenced its official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic, aiming to determine the causes and potential preventive measures for future maritime safety.
  • First Nighttime Reconnaissance Flight in Military History Italian Army Captain Alberto Marenghi made aviation history by conducting the first documented nighttime reconnaissance flight, using an airplane to assess Ottoman troop strength near Benghazi, Libya. This pioneering mission demonstrated the emerging strategic potential of aerial reconnaissance in military operations.
  • Groundbreaking African-American Musical Performance at Carnegie Hall The all-black Clef Club Orchestra, under the leadership of conductor James Reese Europe, performed the 'Symphony for Negro Music' at Carnegie Hall. This landmark event represented a significant milestone in recognizing and celebrating African-American musical talent during an era of racial segregation.
  • Birth of Axel Springer, German Media Mogul Axel Springer was born, who would later become a prominent German publisher and founder of the influential Axel Springer SE media company, which significantly shaped post-war German journalism and publishing.
  • Tribal Revolt in Afghanistan Local tribes around Khost, Afghanistan, initiated a revolt against the reign of Emir Habibullah Khan, reflecting the ongoing tensions and resistance to centralized authority in the region during the early 20th century.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was May 02, 1912?


May 02, 1912 was a Thursday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1912 can also be written as 5/2/1912 in the US and as 2/5/1912 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 02, 1912?


Famous people born on May 02, 1912:

  • Axel Springer

    Influential German media entrepreneur who revolutionized post-war journalism through publications like Bild and Hamburger Abendblatt,...

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


Famous people died on May 02, 1912:

  • Homer Davenport

    American political cartoonist (b, 1867).

  • Antonio D'Azevedo Maia
  • Joseph Nathan

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May 02, 1912: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 1912 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1912 was Red Pepper - A Spicy Rag by Fred Van Eps, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

  1. - Red Pepper - A Spicy Rag youtube
  2. - I'm Going Back to Dixie youtube
  3. - Come to the Ball youtube
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May 02, 1912: 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, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on May 02, 1912 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:38 pm and setting at 05:52 am.

The previous full moon was on May 01, 1912 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1912.

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How old is someone born on May 02, 1912?


Someone born on May 02, 1912 is:

113 years and 1 day old,

or 1356 months and 1 day old,

or 5896 weeks and 2 days old,

or 41274 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1912?

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