What happened on Tuesday July 05, 1904?

About July 5th, 1904, in brief:

  • Historical events: Albert Rea, an African American man, was brutally lynched in Scooba, Mississippi, after being falsely accused of attempting to rape an 18-year-old woman. This tragic event highlights the systemic racism and extrajudicial violence prevalent in the early 20th-century American South.
  • Day of the week: July 5th, 1904 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Los políticos directed by

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July 05, 1904: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 05, 1904:

  • Lynching of Albert Rea in Mississippi Albert Rea, an African American man, was brutally lynched in Scooba, Mississippi, after being falsely accused of attempting to rape an 18-year-old woman. This tragic event highlights the systemic racism and extrajudicial violence prevalent in the early 20th-century American South.
  • Death of Abai Kunanbaiuli, Kazakh Poet Abai Kunanbaiuli, a renowned Kazakh poet, philosopher, and composer, passed away. He is considered a foundational figure in Kazakh literature and cultural identity, known for his profound poetry and critical writings about Kazakh society.
  • Giants' 18-Game Winning Streak Ends The New York Giants' remarkable 18-game winning streak was dramatically halted by the Philadelphia Phillies in a thrilling 10-inning baseball match, with the Phillies winning 6-5.
  • Devastating Fire in Charlestown, Boston A lightning-sparked major fire in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, caused significant destruction. The blaze consumed a grain elevator and three freight houses belonging to the Boston and Maine Railroad, resulting in three drowning deaths and over $1,000,000 in property damage.
  • Death of Franz Martin Hilgendorf Franz Martin Hilgendorf, a distinguished 64-year-old German zoologist and paleontologist, died from a gastric illness. His scientific contributions likely impacted the understanding of zoological and paleontological research during his era.
  • Birth of Joseph Evans Joseph Evans, a British-born Australian politician, was born. Though details are limited, his life likely contributed to the political landscape of early 20th-century Australia.
  • Birth of Amelia Robertson Hill Amelia Robertson Hill, an 83-year-old Scottish artist and sculptor, was born. Her artistic work likely contributed to the cultural and artistic heritage of Scotland during her lifetime.

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July 05, 1904: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 05, 1904?


July 05, 1904 was a Tuesday and it was the 187th day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1904 can also be written as 7/5/1904 in the US and as 5/7/1904 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 05, 1904?


Famous people born on July 05, 1904:

  • Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone

    American actor best known for playing Dr. 'Doc' Adams on the long-running and iconic Western television series Gunsmoke, which aired from...

  • Ernst Mayr

    Renowned German-American evolutionary biologist and ornithologist who made fundamental contributions to the understanding of speciation and...

  • Harold Acton

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July 05, 1904: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 05, 1904:

  • Paul-Joseph Blanc

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July 05, 1904: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

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July 05, 1904: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 05, 1904 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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July 05, 1904: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 05, 1904 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 05, 1904 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 July 05, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:20 pm and setting at 12:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 27, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1904.

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How old is someone born on July 05, 1904?


Someone born on July 05, 1904 is:

120 years 6 months old,

or 1446 months and 12 days old,

or 6289 weeks and 3 days old,

or 44026 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 05, 1904?

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