August 1906 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in August 1906.
The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (Liberal), Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on August 1906: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of August 1906?
Events
- 01 Aug 1906 Brooklyn Dodger Harry McIntire no-hits Pittsburgh for 10 2 / 3 loses in 13th
- 02 Aug 1906 Chicago White Sox begin AL record 19 game win streak
- 04 Aug 1906 Central Railway Station, Sydney opens.
- 10 Aug 1906 Pope Pius X bans Associations cults
- 13 Aug 1906 Black soldiers raid Brownsville Texas.
- 16 Aug 1906 A magnitude 8.2 earthquake in Valparaíso, Chile leaves approximately 20,000 dead.
- 22 Aug 1906 The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, is manufactured.
- 23 Aug 1906 Chicago White Sox win 19th straight, beating Washingston Senators
- 24 Aug 1906 Cincinnati Red John Weimer no-hits Brooklyn Dodgers, 1-0 in 7 inning game.
- 29 Aug 1906 Bridge in St. Lawrence Canada caves in; 70 die
- 30 Aug 1906 New York Highlander Joe Doyle debuts pitching back-to-back shut-outs
- 05 Aug 1906 Persian Constitutional Revolution: Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar, King of Iran, agrees to convert the government to a constitutional monarchy.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in August 1906?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Richard Jose - Home, Sweet Home
- Ada Jones - Waiting at the Church (My Wife Won't Let Me)
- Arthur Pryor's Band - You're a Grand Old Flag
- Len Spencer & Ada Jones - Bashful Henry and His Lovin' Lucy
- Frank Stanley & Corrine Morgan - By the Light of the Honeymoon
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
