What happened on Wednesday December 17, 1902?

About December 17th, 1902, in brief:

  • Historical events: British Prime Minister Arthur Balfour officially announced a state of war between the United Kingdom and Venezuela, escalating diplomatic tensions over territorial disputes and economic conflicts in the Caribbean region.
  • Day of the week: December 17th, 1902 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sr. Wrangler Mr. R.P. Paranjpe directed by Harishchandra Sakharam Bhatavdekar

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December 17, 1902: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1902:

  • UK-Venezuela War Declaration British Prime Minister Arthur Balfour officially announced a state of war between the United Kingdom and Venezuela, escalating diplomatic tensions over territorial disputes and economic conflicts in the Caribbean region.
  • Premiere of Frank Wedekind's "Der Erdgeist" Frank Wedekind's groundbreaking expressionist play "Der Erdgeist" (Earth Spirit) premiered in Berlin, marking a significant moment in early 20th-century German theater. The play, which explores themes of sexuality and societal constraints, would later become part of Wedekind's influential Lulu plays.
  • Tragic Schooner Collision off Gloucester Coast During a severe maritime gale, the schooners Frank A. Palmer and Louise B. Crary collided in the Atlantic Ocean near Gloucester, Massachusetts, resulting in the tragic loss of eleven sailors' lives. The incident highlighted the dangerous conditions faced by maritime workers in the early 20th century.

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December 17, 1902: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 17, 1902?


December 17, 1902 was a Wednesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1902 can also be written as 12/17/1902 in the US and as 17/12/1902 in UK and Europe.

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December 17, 1902: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1902:

  • Matilde Téllez Robles

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December 17, 1902: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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December 17, 1902: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1902 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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December 17, 1902: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1902 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 07:52 pm and setting at 09:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1902 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1903.

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How old is someone born on December 17, 1902?


Someone born on December 17, 1902 is:

122 years 4 months old,

or 1468 months and 27 days old,

or 6387 weeks

or 44709 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1902?

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