What happened on Sunday May 24, 1903?

About May 24th, 1903, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Paris-Madrid automobile race, a significant early motorsport event, began on May 24, 1903, from the gardens of Versailles. The race quickly became infamous for its dangerous conditions and high number of fatal accidents. Multiple drivers and spectators were killed during the early stages of the race, leading to its premature cancellation when competitors reached Bordeaux. This event highlighted the significant risks and technological challenges of early automotive racing, ultimately prompting major safety reforms in motorsport.
  • Day of the week: May 24th, 1903 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Since I first Met You by Harry Macdonough
  • Popular movie: Rip Van Winkle directed by Will Vinton

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May 24, 1903: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 1903:

  • Paris-Madrid Motor Race Tragedy The Paris-Madrid automobile race, a significant early motorsport event, began on May 24, 1903, from the gardens of Versailles. The race quickly became infamous for its dangerous conditions and high number of fatal accidents. Multiple drivers and spectators were killed during the early stages of the race, leading to its premature cancellation when competitors reached Bordeaux. This event highlighted the significant risks and technological challenges of early automotive racing, ultimately prompting major safety reforms in motorsport.

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May 24, 1903: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 24, 1903?


May 24, 1903 was a Sunday and it was the 144th day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1903 can also be written as 5/24/1903 in the US and as 24/5/1903 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 24, 1903?


Famous people born on May 24, 1903:

  • Aram Katchaturian Armenian composer

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  • Malcolm Muggeridge

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May 24, 1903: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 1903 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 24, 1903: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1903 was Since I first Met You by Harry Macdonough, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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May 24, 1903: 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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May 24, 1903: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1903 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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May 24, 1903: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 1903 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 May 24, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:03 am and setting at 05:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1903 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1903.

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How old is someone born on May 24, 1903?


Someone born on May 24, 1903 is:

121 years 7 months old,

or 1459 months and 24 days old,

or 6347 weeks and 5 days old,

or 44434 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1903?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1903?

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