What happened on Sunday May 12, 1901?

About May 12th, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: Connecticut became the first state to establish a legal speed limit for motor vehicles, setting a maximum speed of 12 miles per hour (19 km/h). This landmark legislation represented an early attempt to regulate emerging automotive technology and ensure public safety on roadways.
  • Day of the week: May 12th, 1901 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Selections from Florodora by Gilmore's Band
  • Popular movie: Another Job for the Undertaker directed by

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May 12, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1901:

  • First US Speed Limit Law Enacted Connecticut became the first state to establish a legal speed limit for motor vehicles, setting a maximum speed of 12 miles per hour (19 km/h). This landmark legislation represented an early attempt to regulate emerging automotive technology and ensure public safety on roadways.
  • President McKinley's San Francisco Visit President William McKinley traveled to San Francisco, marking an important diplomatic and political engagement during his presidency. This visit likely involved meeting local officials, addressing civic concerns, and demonstrating federal presence on the West Coast.

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May 12, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 12, 1901?


May 12, 1901 was a Sunday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1901 can also be written as 5/12/1901 in the US and as 12/5/1901 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 12, 1901?


Famous people born on May 12, 1901:

  • Jean Thibaud (physicist)

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May 12, 1901: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 1901 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 12, 1901: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1901 was Selections from Florodora by Gilmore's Band, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

  1. - Selections from Florodora youtube
  2. - When the Harvest Days are Over youtube
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May 12, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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May 12, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 1901 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 May 12, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 01:03 am and setting at 01:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 1901.

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How old is someone born on May 12, 1901?


Someone born on May 12, 1901 is:

123 years 8 months old,

or 1484 months and 3 days old,

or 6453 weeks and 3 days old,

or 45174 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1901?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1901?

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