What happened on Tuesday May 06, 1902?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1902:

• Sherlock Holmes Adventure Published Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes story 'The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place' was first published, continuing the legendary detective series that had captivated readers worldwide.
• SS Camorta Maritime Disaster The British passenger ship SS Camorta was completely destroyed in a devastating cyclone while traveling from Madras to Rangoon. All 737 passengers and crew members perished in this tragic maritime incident, highlighting the extreme dangers of sea travel during this era.
• Zulu Assault at Holkrantz A significant military engagement occurred at Holkrantz in South Africa, involving a Zulu assault, reflecting the ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region during the early 20th century.
• Venezuelan Army Revolt A significant military uprising occurred in Carúpano, Venezuela, resulting in 115 army troops killed and 210 wounded. This event underscores the political instability and internal conflicts prevalent in Venezuela during this period.
• Max Ophüls: Renowned Film Director Max Ophüls, a celebrated German-French film director known for his elegant and stylistic films, was recognized for works like 'Letters From an Unknown Woman'. He was a significant figure in European cinema during the mid-20th century.
• Harry Golden: Jewish Humorist and Author Harry Golden, a prominent Jewish-American writer, journalist, and social commentator, known for his humorous works like '2 Cents Plain' and 'Only in America', was born on this date. His writings often provided witty social commentary on Jewish-American life and experiences.

Events in 1902

May 06, 1902: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 06, 1902

Newspapers from May. 06, 1902

May 06, 1902 was a Tuesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1902 can also be written as 5/6/1902 in the US and as 6/5/1902 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1902 in May 1902 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1902:

• Max Ophuls

  Renowned German film director known for his sophisticated and stylish cinema, who significantly influenced European film art in the mid-20th...

• Harry Golden

  Ukrainian-American journalist, author, and civil rights activist known for his writings on Jewish-American experiences and Southern social...

• Paul Azaïs

  French actor who appeared in 112 films between 1929 and 1966, contributing to the French cinema of his era.

• Walter Preuss

  German graphologist and astrologer who authored several books on traditional astrology and graphology, including works like 'Aspektdeutung'...

Famous people born in 1902

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1902:

• Giacinto Scelsi

Famous people who died in 1902

Famous people who died on May 6th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

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May 06, 1902: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1902 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1902 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:51 am and setting at 06:52 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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Someone born on May 06, 1902 is:

122 years 11 months old,

or 1475 months and 27 days old,

or 6417 weeks and 4 days old,

or 44923 days old,

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 06, 1902.

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