What happened on Wednesday April 15, 1903?

About April 15th, 1903, in brief:

  • Historical events: A tragic construction accident occurred during the development of the Mount Washington Transit Tunnel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where a delayed dynamite explosion resulted in two worker fatalities and two injuries.
  • Day of the week: April 15th, 1903 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Rip Van Winkle directed by Will Vinton

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April 15, 1903: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 15, 1903:

  • Mount Washington Transit Tunnel Explosion A tragic construction accident occurred during the development of the Mount Washington Transit Tunnel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where a delayed dynamite explosion resulted in two worker fatalities and two injuries.
  • Aberdeen Football Club Founding Aberdeen Football Club was officially established in Scotland, marking the beginning of a significant sporting institution in Scottish football history.
  • John Williams - Notable Actor John Williams was an accomplished English actor known for his memorable roles in classic films such as 'Niles-Family Affair' and Alfred Hitchcock's 'Dial M for Murder'.
  • Erich Arendt - German Writer Erich Arendt was a notable German writer active in the early 20th century, contributing to the literary landscape of his time.

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April 15, 1903: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 15, 1903?


April 15, 1903 was a Wednesday and it was the 105th day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1903 can also be written as 4/15/1903 in the US and as 15/4/1903 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 15, 1903?


Famous people born on April 15, 1903:

  • John Williams

    Renowned film composer and conductor, best known for iconic movie scores including Star Wars, Jaws, E.T.

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April 15, 1903: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 15, 1903:

  • Giovanni Bovio

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April 15, 1903: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 15, 1903: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1903 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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April 15, 1903: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 15, 1903 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 1903 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 April 15, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 08:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 12, 1903 while the next full moon would come on May 11, 1903.

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How old is someone born on April 15, 1903?


Someone born on April 15, 1903 is:

122 years and 18 days old,

or 1464 months and 18 days old,

or 6368 weeks and 3 days old,

or 44579 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1903?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1903?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 15, 1903.

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