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see horoscope and birth chart for May 15, 1902What happened on Thursday May 15, 1902?
About May 15th, 1902, in brief:
- Historical events: On a field outside Grass Valley, California, inventor Lyman Gilmore reportedly achieved a groundbreaking milestone in aviation history by flying a steam-powered glider, potentially becoming one of the earliest pioneers of powered flight before the Wright Brothers.
- Day of the week: May 15th, 1902 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Pretty Molly Shannon by J.W. Myers
- Popular movie: Street Scene directed by King Vidor
More about May 15th, 1902? See below for more news and curiosities on May 15th, 1902.
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May 15, 1902: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 15, 1902:
- First Powered Aircraft Flight by Lyman Gilmore On a field outside Grass Valley, California, inventor Lyman Gilmore reportedly achieved a groundbreaking milestone in aviation history by flying a steam-powered glider, potentially becoming one of the earliest pioneers of powered flight before the Wright Brothers.
- Lower East Side Meat Riot A dramatic protest erupted on the Lower East Side of New York City when rising Kosher beef prices sparked a fierce demonstration. Nearly fifty women were arrested after attacking butcher stores, forcing them to close and engaging in confrontations with local law enforcement by throwing missiles.
- Portugal's Financial Crisis in Angola Portugal experienced a significant financial collapse triggered by a revolt in its colonial territory of Angola, highlighting the economic and political instability of the colonial era.
May 15, 1902: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 15, 1902?
May 15, 1902 was a Thursday and it was the 135th day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 15, 1902 can also be written as 5/15/1902 in the US and as 15/5/1902 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 15, 1902?
Famous people born on May 15, 1902:
- Richard Daley
Powerful Democratic mayor of Chicago who served from 1955 to 1976, known for his strong political machine and controversial handling of the...
- Pippo Barzizza
Italian musician and orchestra conductor who had a significant career in music and lived a long life, passing away in San Remo in 1994.
- Avice Landone
British actress who appeared in various films and television shows during the mid-20th century, contributing to the entertainment industry...
- Anny Ondra
May 15, 1902: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 15, 1902 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 15, 1902: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1902 was Pretty Molly Shannon by J.W. Myers, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
- J.W. Myers - Pretty Molly Shannon
- J.W. Myers - Way Down in Old Indiana
May 15, 1902: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 15, 1902: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1902 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 15, 1902: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 15, 1902 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:43 pm and setting at 01:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1902 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1902.
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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1902
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Someone born on May 15, 1902 is:
122 years 11 months old,
or 1475 months and 29 days old,
or 6417 weeks and 6 days old,
or 44925 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1902?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1902?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 15, 1902.
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