What happened on Wednesday January 22, 1902?

Here's what happened on January 22, 1902:

• Birth of Gestapo Officer Franz Josef Huber Franz Josef Huber was born in Munich on January 22, 1902. He became a significant figure in Nazi-era law enforcement, serving as a high-ranking Gestapo officer responsible for security in German-annexed Austria following the Anschluss. After World War II, he transitioned to work as an intelligence officer in West Germany, representing the complex post-war reintegration of former Nazi officials into West German institutions.
• First British Expedition to Cape Crozier, Antarctica On January 22, 1902, a historic expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott aboard the RRS Discovery made the first recorded visit to Cape Crozier on Ross Island, Antarctica. Captain Scott, along with Edward Wilson and Charles Royds, rowed ashore and explored the region. During their expedition, they climbed a nearby slope and discovered a large colony of Adélie penguins. As a strategic measure for future expeditions, the team erected a message post with critical information intended for potential relief ships, demonstrating the meticulous planning and communication methods of early polar explorers.
• Birth of Olympic Gold Medalist Daniel Kinsey On January 22, 1902, Daniel Kinsey was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He would later become a prominent U.S. Olympic athlete, achieving gold in the 110-metre hurdle event during the 1924 Olympic Games. Kinsey's athletic achievement represented the growing prominence of American track and field athletes in international competitions during the early 20th century.

Events in 1902

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

Magazines from Jan. 22, 1902

Newspapers from Jan. 22, 1902

January 22, 1902 was a Wednesday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1902 can also be written as 1/22/1902 in the US and as 22/1/1902 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1902 in January 1902 calendar

Famous people died on January 22, 1902:

• Ivan Osipovič Jarkovskij
• Otto Scholderer

Famous people who died in 1902

Famous people who died on January 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1902 was Creole Belles by Metropolitan Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Metropolitan Orchestra - Creole Belles

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 22, 1902 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 22, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:57 pm and setting at 06:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1902.

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Your place in the Universe on January 22, 1902

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Someone born on January 22, 1902 is:

122 years 11 months old,

or 1475 months and 24 days old,

or 6417 weeks

or 44919 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 22, 1902?

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

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

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