What happened on Saturday December 19, 1903?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1903:

• Williamsburg Bridge Opens, Connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan The Williamsburg Bridge was inaugurated, connecting the boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan. This significant infrastructure project represented a major engineering achievement of the early 20th century. The bridge not only facilitated transportation but also symbolized the growing connectivity and urban development of New York City. At the time of its completion, it held the record for the longest suspension bridge span for 21 years, showcasing the advanced engineering capabilities of the era.
• Birth of George Davis Snell, Pioneering Geneticist George Davis Snell was born, who would later become a renowned American geneticist and Nobel Prize laureate. His groundbreaking work in immunogenetics, particularly in understanding tissue compatibility, significantly advanced the field of medical research. Snell's contributions were crucial to understanding organ transplantation and the complex mechanisms of genetic inheritance.

Events in 1903

December 19, 1903: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1903

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1903

December 19, 1903 was a Saturday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1903 can also be written as 12/19/1903 in the US and as 19/12/1903 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1903 in December 1903 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1903:

• George Snell

  Nobel Prize-winning American immunologist and geneticist who made groundbreaking discoveries in transplantation genetics.

• George Davis Snell

  American geneticist and immunologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1996).

• Cyril Dean Darlington

  Prominent British biologist known for significant contributions to understanding hereditary mechanisms.

• François Perroux
• Pietro Secchia

Famous people born in 1903

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1903:

• Eugenio Cecconi
• Aleksandr Ivanovič Musin-Puškin

Famous people who died in 1903

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1903: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1903 was By the Sycamore Tree by Bob Roberts, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Bob Roberts - By the Sycamore Tree
2. J.W. Myers - You're as Welcome as the Flowers in May
3. Billy Murray - Up in a Cocoanut Tree
4. George Alexander - Mighty Like a Rose

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 19, 1903: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1903 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1903 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:29 am and setting at 06:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1903 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1904.

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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1903

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Someone born on December 19, 1903 is:

121 years 4 months old,

or 1456 months and 25 days old,

or 6334 weeks and 4 days old,

or 44342 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1903?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1903?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 19, 1903.

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