What happened on Sunday April 05, 1908?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1908:

• Birth of Bette Davis, Hollywood Icon Ruth Elizabeth 'Bette' Davis was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, who would later become one of the most celebrated actresses in Hollywood history. Known for her distinctive and expressive eyes, Davis would go on to star in landmark films like 'Of Human Bondage' and 'Jezebel', winning two Academy Awards and becoming a symbol of strong, complex female characters in cinema.
• Henry Campbell-Bannerman Resigns as British Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, a prominent Liberal Party politician, resigned from his position as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His tenure was marked by significant political reforms and a progressive approach to both domestic and international issues during the early 20th century.

Events in 1908

April 05, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1908

Newspapers from Apr. 05, 1908

April 05, 1908 was a Sunday and it was the 96th day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1908 can also be written as 4/5/1908 in the US and as 5/4/1908 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1908 in April 1908 calendar

Famous people born on April 05, 1908:

• Bette Davis

  Legendary Hollywood actress who was a pivotal figure in American cinema, with 82 films and ten Oscar nominations.

• Herbert von Karajan

  Renowned Austrian conductor who was a dominant figure in classical music, particularly known for his long leadership of the Berlin...

• Mary Welsh Hemingway

  American journalist and war correspondent who was Ernest Hemingway's fourth wife.

• Kurt Neumann

Famous people born in 1908

Famous people born on April 5th

Famous people died on April 05, 1908:

• Gaetano Coronaro
• Jeff Kidder

Famous people who died in 1908

Famous people who died on April 5th

April 05, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1908 was Keep On Smiling by Haydn Quartet & Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Haydn Quartet & Billy Murray - Keep On Smiling
2. Alan Turner - Good-Bye, Sweetheart, Good-Bye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 05, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 05, 1908 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 1908 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 April 05, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:26 am and setting at 11:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 18, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Apr 16, 1908.

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Your place in the Universe on April 05, 1908

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Someone born on April 05, 1908 is:

116 years 9 months old,

or 1401 months and 9 days old,

or 6093 weeks and 2 days old,

or 42653 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1908?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1908?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 05, 1908.

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