What happened on Tuesday February 05, 1901?

About February 5th, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: J.P. Morgan incorporates U.S. Steel in New Jersey, marking a significant milestone in American industrial consolidation. The company was formally established on February 25, with assets from Carnegie Steel Company, Federal Steel Company, and National Steel Company being fully acquired by April 1st. This merger created the world's first billion-dollar corporation and represented a pivotal moment in the development of modern corporate America.
  • Day of the week: February 5th, 1901 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: The Ghost Train directed by Walter Forde

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February 05, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 1901:

  • Formation of U.S. Steel Corporation J.P. Morgan incorporates U.S. Steel in New Jersey, marking a significant milestone in American industrial consolidation. The company was formally established on February 25, with assets from Carnegie Steel Company, Federal Steel Company, and National Steel Company being fully acquired by April 1st. This merger created the world's first billion-dollar corporation and represented a pivotal moment in the development of modern corporate America.
  • Hay–Pauncefote Treaty The United Kingdom and United States sign the Hay–Pauncefote Treaty, which effectively cedes control of the Panama Canal to the United States, marking a significant moment in international diplomacy and American territorial expansion.
  • Spanish-American War Papers Declassification The United States Senate votes to declassify all State Department papers related to the peace negotiations that concluded the Spanish-American War, including President William McKinley's instructions to American negotiators, promoting transparency in diplomatic processes.
  • Loop-the-Loop Roller Coaster Patent Ed Prescot patents the loop-the-loop centrifugal railroad, a groundbreaking design in amusement park technology that would revolutionize roller coaster engineering and entertainment experiences.
  • Puccini's Tosca U.S. Debut Giacomo Puccini's renowned opera Tosca makes its United States premiere at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera in New York, introducing American audiences to this dramatic musical masterpiece.
  • Evansville Business District Fire A significant fire sweeps through the business district of Evansville, Indiana, causing substantial economic damage estimated at $175,000, highlighting the vulnerability of urban infrastructure in the early 20th century.

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February 05, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 05, 1901?


February 05, 1901 was a Tuesday and it was the 36th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1901 can also be written as 2/5/1901 in the US and as 5/2/1901 in UK and Europe.

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February 05, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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February 05, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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February 05, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 05, 1901 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 1901 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 February 05, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:45 pm and setting at 08:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 03, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1901.

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How old is someone born on February 05, 1901?


Someone born on February 05, 1901 is:

124 years 2 months old,

or 1490 months and 18 days old,

or 6481 weeks and 1 day old,

or 45368 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1901?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1901?

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