What happened on Thursday February 19, 1903?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1903:

• Isthmian Canal Act Congress passes the Isthmian Canal Act, providing funding and authorization for the construction of a canal across the Isthmus of Panama, a project of immense geopolitical and economic significance.
• Hay-Pauncefote Treaty The United States and Great Britain sign the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty, a pivotal diplomatic agreement granting the United States control over the construction and management of an isthmian canal, setting the stage for the Panama Canal project.
• Philippine Government Act Congress passes the Philippine Government Act, establishing the Philippine Islands as an unorganized territory and granting territorial citizenship to its inhabitants, a significant moment in U.S. colonial administration.
• Pennsylvania Coal Miners Strike A significant labor movement begins as 140,000 coal miners in Pennsylvania initiate a strike, highlighting the growing tensions between workers and industrial employers during the early 20th century.
• Newlands Reclamation Act President Theodore Roosevelt signs the Newlands Reclamation Act, authorizing federal irrigation projects in the arid western United States, a crucial step in agricultural development and water resource management.
• Elkins Anti-Rebate Act The United States Congress approves the Elkins Anti-Rebate Act, a significant piece of legislation that prohibited railroads from offering rebates on their published transportation rates, aimed at preventing discriminatory pricing practices.
• Chinese Exclusion Act Extension The United States Congress extends the Chinese Exclusion Act, further restricting immigration of Chinese laborers from the Philippines, reflecting the discriminatory immigration policies of the early 20th century.
• Crater Lake National Park Establishment President Theodore Roosevelt establishes Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, preserving one of the most scenic and geologically significant landscapes in the United States.
• Kay Boyle Birth Kay Boyle, a notable novelist from Saint Paul, Minnesota, was born. She would later become known for her literary work, including the novel 'Plagued by Nightingales'.

Events in 1903

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

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1903

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1903

February 19, 1903 was a Thursday and it was the 50th day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1903 can also be written as 2/19/1903 in the US and as 19/2/1903 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 19, 1903:

• Louis Slobodkin

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Famous people born in 1903

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1903:

• Giuseppe Lovera di Maria

Famous people who died in 1903

Famous people who died on February 19th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1903 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 19, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 11:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1903 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1903.

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Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1903

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Someone born on February 19, 1903 is:

122 years 2 months old,

or 1466 months and 25 days old,

or 6377 weeks and 6 days old,

or 44645 days old,

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

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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

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

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