What happened on Monday May 05, 1902?

About May 5th, 1902, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Theodore Roosevelt nominated Herbert G. Squiers as the first American ambassador to Cuba, signaling a new diplomatic relationship following the Spanish-American War and Cuba's emerging independence.
  • Day of the week: May 5th, 1902 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Bluebeard directed by

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May 05, 1902: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 1902:

  • First U.S. Ambassador to Cuba Nominated President Theodore Roosevelt nominated Herbert G. Squiers as the first American ambassador to Cuba, signaling a new diplomatic relationship following the Spanish-American War and Cuba's emerging independence.
  • Mount Pelée Eruption Threatens Martinique A violent eruption of Mount Pelée created widespread panic among residents of Martinique. Despite the imminent danger, most inhabitants chose not to evacuate, setting the stage for a potential catastrophic event.
  • Commonwealth Public Service Act Established in Australia The Commonwealth Public Service Act was enacted, creating a formal, structured public service system for Australia. This legislation marked a significant milestone in the nation's administrative development, establishing a standardized framework for government employment and bureaucratic organization.
  • Death of Bret Harte Renowned American writer Bret Harte passed away from throat cancer, marking the end of a significant literary career that notably contributed to Western American literature and helped popularize stories of the California Gold Rush era.
  • Louisiana Purchase Exposition Postponed The United States Senate voted to delay the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (World's Fair) from 1903 to 1904, allowing more time for preparation and ensuring a more comprehensive international exhibition in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • SS Kanawha Sinks at Davis Island Dam The American steamer SS Kanawha suffered a significant maritime accident when it collided with the lock wall at the Davis Island Dam on the Ohio River, resulting in the vessel sinking after sustaining bow damage.

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May 05, 1902: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 05, 1902?


May 05, 1902 was a Monday and it was the 125th day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1902 can also be written as 5/5/1902 in the US and as 5/5/1902 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 05, 1902?


Famous people born on May 05, 1902:

  • W. Clement Stone

    Prominent American businessman and philanthropist known for his success in insurance and motivational literature about personal development.

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May 05, 1902: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1902:

  • Bret Harte

    American author known for his short stories set in the American West.

  • Michael Augustine Corrigan

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May 05, 1902: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th 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 05, 1902: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1902 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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May 05, 1902: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 1902 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:14 am and setting at 05:39 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 05, 1902?


Someone born on May 05, 1902 is:

122 years 11 months old,

or 1475 months and 28 days old,

or 6417 weeks and 5 days old,

or 44924 days old,

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