What happened on Friday February 21, 1902?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1902:

• First Brain Surgery by Dr. Harvey Cushing Dr. Harvey Cushing, a pioneering neurosurgeon, performed his first brain operation, marking a significant milestone in medical history. This groundbreaking procedure would help establish modern neurosurgical techniques and pave the way for future advancements in brain surgery.
• Barcelona Labor Riots Conclude with Significant Casualties A week of intense labor riots in Barcelona ended with a tragic toll of 50 human lives, highlighting the severe social tensions and labor conflicts in early 20th-century Spain. The violence underscored the deep economic and social disparities of the era.
• Death of Emil Holub, Czech African Explorer Emil Holub, a renowned 54-year-old Bohemian Czech explorer who extensively studied and documented African regions, died from malaria. His expeditions and research significantly contributed to European understanding of African geography and cultures.
• Death of William S. Stokley, Controversial Philadelphia Mayor William S. Stokley, a 78-year-old American politician, passed away. Known for his controversial tenure as Mayor of Philadelphia and associations with political corruption, his life reflected the complex political landscape of late 19th-century urban America.
• John Smallenbroek Becomes Dutch Minister of Internal Affairs John Smallenbroek was appointed as the Dutch Minister of Internal Affairs, taking on a significant role in the governance of the Netherlands during the early 20th century.
• Bob Scholte, Dutch Vocalist Bob Scholte, a Dutch vocalist, was noted in the historical records for his musical contributions during this period.

Events in 1902

February 21, 1902: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1902

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 1902

February 21, 1902 was a Friday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1902 can also be written as 2/21/1902 in the US and as 21/2/1902 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 1902 in February 1902 calendar

Famous people born on February 21, 1902:

• Arthur Nock

  Arthur Nock was a distinguished Harvard University professor and renowned English classicalist theologian who made significant contributions...

Famous people born in 1902

Famous people born on February 21st

Famous people died on February 21, 1902:

• Emil Holub

Famous people who died in 1902

Famous people who died on February 21st

February 21, 1902: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1902 was The Fortune Telling Man by Bert Williams, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Bert Williams - The Fortune Telling Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st 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 21, 1902: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1902 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 1902 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 February 21, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:02 pm and setting at 06:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1902 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 1902.

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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 1902

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Someone born on February 21, 1902 is:

123 years 2 months old,

or 1478 months and 23 days old,

or 6429 weeks and 5 days old,

or 45008 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1902?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1902?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 21, 1902.

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