February 1903 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in February 1903.
The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Arthur Balfour (Conservative), Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on February 1903: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of February 1903?
Events
- 04 Feb 1903 Stanley Cup: MontrTal AAA beat Winnipeg Victorias, two games to one and one tie.
- 11 Feb 1903 Anton Bruckner's 9th Symphony receives its first performance in Vienna, Austria.
- 14 Feb 1903 The United States Department of Commerce and Labor is established (later split into the Department of Commerce and the Department of Labor).
- 16 Feb 1903 -59 degrees F (-51 degrees C), Pokegama Dam Minnesota (state record).
- 17 Feb 1903 El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico becomes part of the United States National Forest System as the Luquillo Forest Reserve.
- 18 Feb 1903 Kuyper government launches anti strike laws.
- 20 Feb 1903 Nick Young remains as National League president as AG Spalding ends challenge.
- 21 Feb 1903 Cornerstone laid for US army war college, Washington DC.
- 22 Feb 1903 Due to drought the US side of Niagara Falls runs short of water.
- 23 Feb 1903 Cuban state of Guantanamo leased to USA.
- 24 Feb 1903 US signs agreement acquiring a naval station at Guantanamo Bay Cuba.
- 28 Feb 1903 Barney Dreyfuss and James Potter buys Philadelphia Phillies for $170,000.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in February 1903?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Arthur Collins - Down Where the Wurzburger Flows
- Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Under the Bamboo Tree
- J.W. Myers - Heidelberg
- Haydn Quartet - In the Good Old Summer Time
- J. Aldrich Libbey - In the Sweet Bye and Bye
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?