What happened on Friday June 19, 1903?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1903:

• Lou Gehrig Birth and Legacy Henry Louis 'Iron Horse' Gehrig was born, a legendary first baseman for the New York Yankees who would become one of baseball's most iconic players. Known for his incredible durability and consistent performance, Gehrig played 2,130 consecutive games, a record that stood for decades.
• Mussolini's Early Political Arrest Benito Mussolini, then a radical Socialist, was arrested by Bern police in Switzerland for advocating a violent general strike. This early incident highlights Mussolini's radical political beginnings before his rise to power as Italy's fascist leader.
• M1903 Springfield Rifle Adoption The United States military officially adopted the M1903 Springfield rifle, a bolt-action rifle that would become standard issue for American forces and play a significant role in military operations in the early 20th century.
• Wally Hammond's Birth Wally Hammond, a renowned English cricketer, was born in Dover. Hammond would go on to become one of the most celebrated batsmen in cricket history during the interwar period.
• Death of Cardinal Herbert Vaughan Herbert Vaughan, a 71-year-old English Catholic cardinal and Archbishop of Westminster, passed away. Vaughan was a significant religious figure known for his ecclesiastical leadership and contributions to the Catholic Church in England.
• North Wales Earthquake A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 struck North Wales, UK, centered on the town of Caernarfon. While not causing significant damage, the event provides insight into the geological activity in the region.

Events in 1903

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

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1903

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1903

June 19, 1903 was a Friday and it was the 170th day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1903 can also be written as 6/19/1903 in the US and as 19/6/1903 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1903 in June 1903 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1903:

• Lou Gehrig

  Legendary New York Yankees first baseman who became an American sports icon, known for his incredible consecutive games streak and tragic...

• Jeanette MacDonald

  Renowned Hollywood actress and singer of the 1930s, famous for her musical films and romantic performances alongside Nelson Eddy.

• Hans Litten

  Courageous German lawyer who famously cross-examined Adolf Hitler in 1931 and was later persecuted by the Nazi regime, dying in a...

• Wally Hammond

  Prominent English cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills and significant contributions to the sport during the early 20th...

Famous people born in 1903

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1903:

• Herbert Vaughan

  Roman catholic archbishop (born in 1832).

• Urbain Bouriant

Famous people who died in 1903

Famous people who died on June 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 1903 was There's a Lot of Things You Never Learn at School by Dan Quinn, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Dan Quinn - There's a Lot of Things You Never Learn at School

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 19th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 19, 1903 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 19, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:26 am and setting at 02:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1903 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 1903.

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Your place in the Universe on June 19, 1903

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Someone born on June 19, 1903 is:

121 years 6 months old,

or 1458 months and 26 days old,

or 6343 weeks and 4 days old,

or 44405 days old,

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

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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

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

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