What happened on Friday August 22, 1902?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1902:

• Theodore Roosevelt's Historic Automobile Ride On August 22, 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt made history by becoming the first sitting U.S. President to ride in an automobile. During a tour of New England, he rode in a Columbia Electric Victoria through Hartford, Connecticut, marking a significant moment in transportation and presidential mobility. An estimated 20,000 people lined the streets to witness this groundbreaking event, symbolizing the emerging automotive era.
• Founding of Cadillac Motor Company On August 22, 1902, the Cadillac Motor Company was established, marking an important milestone in the American automotive industry. This founding would later contribute significantly to the development of the modern automobile market and become a prestigious luxury car brand.
• Devastating Kashgar Earthquake On August 22, 1902, a catastrophic magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Tien Shan mountains near Kashgar, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 6,000 lives. This seismic event was one of the deadliest in the region's history, causing widespread destruction and significant human suffering.

Events in 1902

August 22, 1902: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1902

August 22, 1902 was a Friday and it was the 234th day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1902 can also be written as 8/22/1902 in the US and as 22/8/1902 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1902 in August 1902 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1902:

• Leni Riefenstahl

  Controversial German film director known for her Nazi propaganda films, particularly 'Triumph of the Will'.

Famous people born in 1902

Famous people born on August 22nd

Famous people died on August 22, 1902:

• Teresa Stolz

Famous people who died in 1902

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 1902: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1902 was The Mansion of Aching Hearts by Byron G. Harlan, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Byron G. Harlan - The Mansion of Aching Hearts

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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August 22, 1902: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1902 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1902 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 08:25 pm and setting at 09:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1902 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1902.

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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1902

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Someone born on August 22, 1902 is:

122 years 10 months old,

or 1474 months and 11 days old,

or 6410 weeks and 6 days old,

or 44876 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1902?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 22, 1902.

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