What happened on Tuesday May 26, 1903?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1903:

• Huddersfield and SS Uto Collision On May 26, 1903, a devastating maritime collision occurred in the River Scheldt between the British passenger-cargo ship Huddersfield and the Norwegian steamer SS Uto. The accident resulted in the tragic drowning of all 22 passengers, while the 17 crew members survived. This incident underscores the significant maritime safety challenges of the early 1900s.
• SS Oakland Maritime Disaster On May 26, 1903, the Australian passenger-cargo ship SS Oakland encountered a tragic maritime accident in the Tasman Sea near Cabbage Tree Island off New South Wales. During stormy weather, the ship foundered, resulting in the loss of 11 lives. Seven survivors were rescued by the steamer SS Bellinger, highlighting the perilous nature of maritime travel in the early 20th century.
• Românul de la Pind Newspaper Established On May 26, 1903, Românul de la Pind was founded, becoming the longest-running newspaper dedicated to the Aromanian community until World War II. This publication played a crucial role in preserving and documenting Aromanian culture, language, and social developments during the early 20th century.

Events in 1903

May 26, 1903: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 26, 1903

Newspapers from May. 26, 1903

May 26, 1903 was a Tuesday and it was the 146th day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1903 can also be written as 5/26/1903 in the US and as 26/5/1903 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1903 in May 1903 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1903:

• Vladimir Nikolaevič Losskij

Famous people born in 1903

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1903:

• Alexander Calandrelli
• Marcel Renault

Famous people who died in 1903

Famous people who died on May 26th

May 26, 1903: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1903 was If I But Knew by J.W. Myers, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. J.W. Myers - If I But Knew

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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 26, 1903: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1903 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1903 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:27 am and setting at 08:05 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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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1903

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Someone born on May 26, 1903 is:

121 years 7 months old,

or 1459 months and 26 days old,

or 6348 weeks

or 44436 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1903?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1903?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 26, 1903.

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