What happened on Friday February 26, 1904?

About February 26th, 1904, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 26, 1904, the United States and Panama formally proclaimed a pivotal treaty that granted the U.S. rights to construct the Panama Canal. This agreement was a crucial moment in international diplomacy and infrastructure development, enabling the creation of a strategic maritime passage that would dramatically reduce shipping times between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The treaty established the legal framework for what would become one of the most significant engineering projects of the early 20th century.
  • Day of the week: February 26th, 1904 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Peggy Brady by Harry Macdonough
  • Popular movie: The Three Musketeers directed by Georgi Yungvald-Khilkevich

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February 26, 1904: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1904:

  • United States and Panama Canal Treaty Signed On February 26, 1904, the United States and Panama formally proclaimed a pivotal treaty that granted the U.S. rights to construct the Panama Canal. This agreement was a crucial moment in international diplomacy and infrastructure development, enabling the creation of a strategic maritime passage that would dramatically reduce shipping times between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The treaty established the legal framework for what would become one of the most significant engineering projects of the early 20th century.
  • Rochester Main Street Fire Devastates Business District On February 26, 1904, a catastrophic fire erupted in Rochester, New York, destroying approximately 1.75 acres of the city's primary commercial district. The blaze originated in the Rochester Dry Goods Company and rapidly spread due to electrical wiring failures in an elevator shaft. The incident highlighted the significant fire safety challenges faced by urban centers during the early 20th century and likely prompted subsequent improvements in building codes and electrical infrastructure.

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February 26, 1904: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 26, 1904?


February 26, 1904 was a Friday and it was the 57th day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1904 can also be written as 2/26/1904 in the US and as 26/2/1904 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1904: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1904 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 26, 1904: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1904 was Peggy Brady by Harry Macdonough, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

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February 26, 1904: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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February 26, 1904: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1904 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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February 26, 1904: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1904 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 1904 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 26, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 12:54 pm and setting at 03:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1904.

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How old is someone born on February 26, 1904?


Someone born on February 26, 1904 is:

121 years 2 months old,

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