What happened on Sunday May 04, 1902?

About May 4th, 1902, in brief:

  • Historical events: A detailed report was submitted to the United States Department of War by U.S. Army General Adna Chaffee, documenting serious allegations of military misconduct. The report, transmitted via a cabled telegram to Secretary Elihu Root, was based on a communication from Major Cornelius Gardner. The investigation revealed that U.S. troops had engaged in systematic destruction, including burning villages on Luzon island, specifically targeting the town of Dolores. These actions raised significant concerns about potential war crimes during the Philippine-American War.
  • Day of the week: May 4th, 1902 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Bluebeard directed by

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May 04, 1902: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 04, 1902:

  • U.S. Army Investigation of Atrocities in Tayabas Province, Philippines A detailed report was submitted to the United States Department of War by U.S. Army General Adna Chaffee, documenting serious allegations of military misconduct. The report, transmitted via a cabled telegram to Secretary Elihu Root, was based on a communication from Major Cornelius Gardner. The investigation revealed that U.S. troops had engaged in systematic destruction, including burning villages on Luzon island, specifically targeting the town of Dolores. These actions raised significant concerns about potential war crimes during the Philippine-American War.
  • Birth of Physicist Carl Eckart Carl Eckart, a prominent American scientist, was born in St. Louis. He would go on to make significant contributions to multiple scientific disciplines, including physics, oceanography, and geophysics. Eckart would later become known not only for his research but also for his administrative leadership in scientific institutions.

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May 04, 1902: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 04, 1902?


May 04, 1902 was a Sunday and it was the 124th day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1902 can also be written as 5/4/1902 in the US and as 4/5/1902 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 04, 1902?


Famous people born on May 04, 1902:

  • Alfred Kastler

    Nobel Prize-winning French physicist known for his fundamental work in quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, particularly optical pumping.

  • Cola Debrot

    Prominent Dutch intellectual who worked as a physician, lawyer, and politician, making significant contributions to Caribbean governance and...

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May 04, 1902: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.

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May 04, 1902: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1902 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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May 04, 1902: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 04, 1902 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 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 04, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:40 am and setting at 04:27 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 04, 1902?


Someone born on May 04, 1902 is:

122 years 8 months old,

or 1472 months and 11 days old,

or 6402 weeks and 3 days old,

or 44817 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 1902?

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