What happened on Saturday February 28, 1903?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1903:

• British Victory in Kwatarkwashi Battle In a pivotal military engagement, British colonial forces defeated the army of the Sokoto Caliphate's Kano Emirate during the Battle of Kwatarkwashi. This battle effectively terminated the Kano Emirate's self-governance and solidified British control over Northern Nigeria, representing a critical moment in British colonial expansion in West Africa.
• Philadelphia Phillies Ownership Change Barney Dreyfuss and James Potter acquired the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team for $170,000, marking a significant transaction in early 20th-century American sports business. This purchase represented a substantial investment in professional baseball during a period of rapid growth for the sport.
• Death of Girolamo de Rada, Albanian Literary Figure Girolamo de Rada (also known as Jeromin de Rada), a prominent Albanian poet and national awakening intellectual, passed away at the age of 88. De Rada was a significant figure in Albanian literature and cultural preservation during the 19th century, known for his efforts to promote Albanian language and cultural identity.

Events in 1903

February 28, 1903: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1903

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1903

February 28, 1903 was a Saturday and it was the 59th day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1903 can also be written as 2/28/1903 in the US and as 28/2/1903 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1903 in February 1903 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1903:

• Vincente Minnelli

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Famous people born in 1903

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1903:

• Girolamo De Rada
• Laureano Figuerola
• Emily Warren Roebling

Famous people who died in 1903

Famous people who died on February 28th

February 28, 1903: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1903 was In the Good Old Summer Time by Haydn Quartet, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Haydn Quartet - In the Good Old Summer Time
2. J. Aldrich Libbey - In the Sweet Bye and Bye
3. Cal Stewart - Uncle Josh's Troubles in a Hotel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1903: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1903 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1903 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:56 am and setting at 08:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1903 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1903.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1903

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Someone born on February 28, 1903 is:

122 years 2 months old,

or 1466 months and 15 days old,

or 6376 weeks and 3 days old,

or 44635 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1903?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1903?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 28, 1903.

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