What happened on Wednesday January 02, 1901?

Here's what happened on January 02, 1901:

• German battleship SMS Kaiser Friedrich III strikes underwater obstacle On January 2, 1901, the German battleship SMS Kaiser Friedrich III collided with an underwater obstacle while en route from Danzig to Kiel. The impact damaged four watertight compartments, causing the ship to list to port. Additionally, the collision damaged the ship's boilers and started a fire in the coal bunkers. To prevent the fire from spreading, all of the ship's ammunition magazines, engine rooms, and storage compartments had to be flooded. Two men were seriously injured while fighting the fire, and a third died of his injuries. After several hours, the fire was extinguished, and the engines were restarted. Throughout the incident, Prince Henry of Prussia steadfastly refused requests for him to leave the ship. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Birth of British actor Rex O'Malley Rex O'Malley, born Sean Rex Patrick O'Malley on January 2, 1901, in London, England, was a British actor known for his performances in films such as "Camille" (1936), "Midnight" (1939), and "The Thief" (1952). He also made notable television appearances, including in the series "The United States Steel Hour" (1953). His film career spanned various genres, earning him recognition in the entertainment industry. O'Malley's contributions to both film and television showcased his versatility as an actor. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1901

January 02, 1901: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 02, 1901 was a Wednesday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1901 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1901 can also be written as 1/2/1901 in the US and as 2/1/1901 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1901 in January 1901 calendar

Famous people born on January 02, 1901:

• Bob Marshall

  Bob Marshall was a prominent American conservationist and wilderness preservation activist who co-founded The Wilderness Society in 1935,...

• Nadežda Sergeevna Allilueva

Famous people born in 1901

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Famous people died on January 02, 1901:

• Rudolph Koenig

  Rudolph Koenig was a physicist who made significant contributions to the field of acoustics and invented several musical instruments.

Famous people who died in 1901

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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January 02, 1901: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1901 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 1901 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 1901 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 January 02, 1901 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:45 pm and setting at 05:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 1900 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1901.

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Your place in the Universe on January 02, 1901

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Someone born on January 02, 1901 is:

125 years 4 months old,

or 1504 months and 22 days old,

or 6542 weeks and 4 days old,

or 45798 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1901?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 2nd 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1901?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 02, 1901.

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