What happened on Friday May 24, 1901?

About May 24th, 1901, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Anglo-Boer War's final stages and negotiations towards its conclusion were taking place, with the war officially ending on May 31, 1902. This conflict between the British Empire and the Boer Republics in South Africa was a significant colonial war that had profound implications for the region.
  • Day of the week: May 24th, 1901 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder by George J. Gaskin
  • Popular movie: Another Job for the Undertaker directed by

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May 24, 1901: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 1901:

  • Anglo-Boer War Conclusion Negotiations The Anglo-Boer War's final stages and negotiations towards its conclusion were taking place, with the war officially ending on May 31, 1902. This conflict between the British Empire and the Boer Republics in South Africa was a significant colonial war that had profound implications for the region.
  • Caerphilly Pit Disaster in South Wales A tragic mining accident resulted in the death of 78 miners in the Caerphilly pit in South Wales, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in coal mines during the early 20th century.
  • José Nasazzi, Uruguayan Footballer Born José Nasazzi, a notable Uruguayan footballer who would later become an influential figure in South American football, was born on this date. He would go on to have a significant career and pass away in 1968.

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May 24, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 24, 1901?


May 24, 1901 was a Friday and it was the 144th day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1901 can also be written as 5/24/1901 in the US and as 24/5/1901 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 24, 1901?


Famous people born on May 24, 1901:

  • José Nasazzi

    José Nasazzi was a legendary Uruguayan footballer and national team captain, known for his exceptional defensive skills and leadership...

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May 24, 1901: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 1901:

  • Louis-Zéphirin Moreau

    Canadian bishop (d. 1901).

  • Kishida Toshiko
  • Edmund Mach
  • Charlotte Mary Yonge

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Famous people who died on May 24th

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May 24, 1901: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 1901 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 24, 1901: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1901 was Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder by George J. Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

  1. - Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder youtube
  2. - Uncle Josh Weathersby on a Trip to Boston youtube
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May 24, 1901: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

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

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May 24, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1901 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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May 24, 1901: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 1901 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 1901 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 May 24, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:13 am and setting at 12:22 am.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1901 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 1901.

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How old is someone born on May 24, 1901?


Someone born on May 24, 1901 is:

123 years 11 months old,

or 1487 months and 20 days old,

or 6468 weeks and 5 days old,

or 45281 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1901?

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