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see horoscope and birth chart for May 18, 1904What happened on Wednesday May 18, 1904?
About May 18th, 1904, in brief:
- Historical events: The Chinese Imperial Court issued a landmark edict expanding international trade access by opening the strategic ports of Chinanfu, Weishien, and Chantsun to foreign commercial interests. This decision represented a significant moment in China's gradual economic engagement with Western powers during the late Qing Dynasty period.
- Day of the week: May 18th, 1904 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Wonderful Living Fan directed by Georges Méliès
More about May 18th, 1904? See below for more news and curiosities on May 18th, 1904.
May 18, 1904: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1904:
- China Opens Ports to International Trade The Chinese Imperial Court issued a landmark edict expanding international trade access by opening the strategic ports of Chinanfu, Weishien, and Chantsun to foreign commercial interests. This decision represented a significant moment in China's gradual economic engagement with Western powers during the late Qing Dynasty period.
- American Diplomat Kidnapped in Morocco Ion Perdicaris, an American citizen and diplomat, was kidnapped by Berber bandit leader Ahmed ibn Muhammed er Raisuli in Tangier, Morocco. This incident would lead to significant diplomatic tensions between the United States and Morocco, ultimately resulting in a dramatic U.S. naval intervention to secure Perdicaris' release.
May 18, 1904: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 18, 1904?
May 18, 1904 was a Wednesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 18, 1904 can also be written as 5/18/1904 in the US and as 18/5/1904 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 18, 1904?
Famous people born on May 18, 1904:
- Jacob K. Javits
Prominent American politician who served as the 58th New York State Attorney General and was a long-serving U.S.
- Shunryū Suzuki
Japanese-American Zen Buddhist monk who played a crucial role in introducing Zen Buddhism to the West, founding the San Francisco Zen...
- François Marty
French Roman Catholic priest who served as Bishop of Saint-Flour and later Archbishop of Reims, becoming a cardinal in 1969.
May 18, 1904: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1904: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1904 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 18, 1904: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1904 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 1904 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 18, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 07:31 am and setting at 10:14 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1904 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1904.
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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 1904
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Someone born on May 18, 1904 is:
121 years 1 month old,
or 1453 months and 18 days old,
or 6320 weeks and 4 days old,
or 44244 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1904?
There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 18th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1904?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 18, 1904.
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