What happened on Saturday August 30, 1902?

Here's what happened on August 30, 1902:

• Mount Pelée Eruption in Martinique On August 30, 1902, Mount Pelée erupted catastrophically in Martinique, unleashing a devastating pyroclastic flow that completely destroyed the towns of Morne-Rouge and Ajoupa-Bouillon. The eruption was particularly deadly, claiming over 1,000 lives and representing one of the most destructive volcanic events of the early 20th century. This eruption was part of a series of volcanic activities that had already devastated the region earlier that year, making it a significant geological and human tragedy.
• Publication of Henry James Novel On August 30, 1902, Henry James's critically acclaimed novel *The Wings of the Dove* was published in London by Constable & Co. This work is considered one of James's major late-period novels, exploring complex themes of love, morality, and social conventions through intricate character studies.
• Death of Sultan of Binidayan On August 30, 1902, during the Philippine-American War, the Sultan of Binidayan was killed while attempting to escape from American forces who had held him prisoner since July. This event highlights the ongoing tensions and resistance in Mindanao during the American colonial period.

Events in 1902

August 30, 1902: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 30, 1902

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 1902

August 30, 1902 was a Saturday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1902 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1902 can also be written as 8/30/1902 in the US and as 30/8/1902 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1902 in August 1902 calendar

Famous people born on August 30, 1902:

• Blondell Cummings

  Blondell Cummings was a talented actress who appeared in various films and TV shows.

• Arnold Maria Walter

  Composer.

• Leónidas Barletta
• Eugen Mühlberger
• Alois Carigiet
• Paul Massing
• Józef Maria Bocheński

Famous people born in 1902

Famous people born on August 30th

August 30, 1902: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1902 was Josephine, My Jo by Harry Macdonough, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Harry Macdonough - Josephine, My Jo
2. Frank Stanley & Byron G. Harlan - First Rehearsal for the Huskin' Bee
3. Harry Macdonough - Jennie Lee

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 30, 1902: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1902 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 1902 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 1902 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 August 30, 1902 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:23 am and setting at 05:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1902 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1902.

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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 1902

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Someone born on August 30, 1902 is:

122 years 3 months old,

or 1467 months and 13 days old,

or 6380 weeks and 6 days old,

or 44666 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1902?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1902?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 30, 1902.

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