What happened on Saturday August 03, 1907?

Here's what happened on August 03, 1907:

• Christopher Columbus Departs on First Voyage to the Americas On August 3, 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, with three ships: the Santa Maria (his flagship), the Niña (officially named Santa Clara), and the Pinta. This historic departure marked the beginning of his first of four transatlantic voyages that would ultimately lead to European exploration and colonization of the Americas.
• Standard Oil Fined for Illegal Freight Rebating Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis imposed a record $29.4 million fine on Standard Oil of Indiana for illegal rebating practices in freight transportation. This significant legal action highlighted the ongoing antitrust challenges and regulatory scrutiny of large corporations during the early 20th century, though the conviction was later reversed on appeal.
• Augustus Saint-Gaudens Designs Iconic $20 Gold Coin Renowned American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens completed the design for the 1907 $20 gold coin, a masterpiece of numismatic art that is considered one of the most beautiful American coin designs in history.
• Ernesto Geisel Born Ernesto Geisel, who would later become the 29th President of Brazil, was born on August 3, 1907. He would play a significant role in Brazil's political landscape during the military regime, eventually contributing to the country's gradual return to democratic governance.

Events in 1907

August 03, 1907: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 03, 1907

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 1907

August 03, 1907 was a Saturday and it was the 215th day of the year 1907 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1907 can also be written as 8/3/1907 in the US and as 3/8/1907 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 1907 in August 1907 calendar

Famous people born on August 03, 1907:

• Ernesto Geisel

  Brazilian military officer and politician who served as the 29th President of Brazil from 1974 to 1979, playing a crucial role in the...

• Yang Shangkun

  Prominent Chinese Communist Party leader who served as the 4th President of the People's Republic of China from 1988 to 1993.

• Lawrence Brown

Famous people born in 1907

Famous people born on August 3rd

Famous people died on August 03, 1907:

• Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Famous people who died in 1907

Famous people who died on August 3rd

August 03, 1907: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1907 was My Wild Irish Rose by Haydn Quartet, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Haydn Quartet - My Wild Irish Rose
2. Billy Murray - Because I'm Married Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 03, 1907: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1907 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 1907 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 1907 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 August 03, 1907 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 12:22 am and setting at 03:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 25, 1907 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1907.

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Someone born on August 03, 1907 is:

117 years 5 months old,

or 1409 months and 18 days old,

or 6129 weeks and 3 days old,

or 42906 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1907?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1907?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 03, 1907.

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