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see horoscope and birth chart for May 17, 1902What happened on Saturday May 17, 1902?
About May 17th, 1902, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 17, 1902, archaeologist Spyridon Stais discovered the remarkable Antikythera mechanism during underwater excavations near the Greek island of Antikythera. This extraordinary ancient Greek analog computer, dating back to approximately 100-150 BCE, is considered the world's first known complex scientific instrument. The intricate bronze device with numerous gears and mechanisms was used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses decades in advance, demonstrating the sophisticated mathematical and engineering capabilities of ancient Greek civilization.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 1902 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Pretty Molly Shannon by J.W. Myers
- Popular movie: Street Scene directed by King Vidor
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May 17, 1902: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1902:
- Discovery of the Antikythera Mechanism On May 17, 1902, archaeologist Spyridon Stais discovered the remarkable Antikythera mechanism during underwater excavations near the Greek island of Antikythera. This extraordinary ancient Greek analog computer, dating back to approximately 100-150 BCE, is considered the world's first known complex scientific instrument. The intricate bronze device with numerous gears and mechanisms was used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses decades in advance, demonstrating the sophisticated mathematical and engineering capabilities of ancient Greek civilization.
- Relief of Mafeking During Second Boer War On May 17, 1902, the prolonged siege of Mafeking by Boer forces was finally broken, marking a significant moment in the Second Boer War. Colonel Robert Baden-Powell, who would later found the Boy Scouts movement, had heroically led the British garrison in defending the town for an extraordinary 217 days under challenging conditions. The relief of Mafeking was a crucial morale-boosting event for the British, symbolizing resilience and strategic military endurance.
May 17, 1902: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 17, 1902?
May 17, 1902 was a Saturday and it was the 137th day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1902 can also be written as 5/17/1902 in the US and as 17/5/1902 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 17, 1902?
Famous people born on May 17, 1902:
- Fausto Cleva
- Theo Rossi di Montelera
- Khuang Aphaiwong
- Juan Píriz
May 17, 1902: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 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 17, 1902: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 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 17, 1902: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1902: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1902 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 17, 1902: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1902 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 02:45 pm and setting at 02:29 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 17, 1902
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Someone born on May 17, 1902 is:
122 years 11 months old,
or 1475 months and 16 days old,
or 6416 weeks
or 44912 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1902?
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1902?
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