What happened on Sunday August 06, 1905?

About August 6th, 1905, in brief:

  • Historical events: In response to a yellow fever epidemic, the Governor of Louisiana took extraordinary measures by ordering the state naval reserve to commandeer two U.S. Coast Guard cutters to enforce a strict quarantine preventing people from leaving the state, demonstrating the severe public health challenges of the era.
  • Day of the week: August 6th, 1905 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: The Preacher and the Bear by Arthur Collins
  • Popular movie: Halfaouine directed by

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August 06, 1905: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 1905:

  • Louisiana Yellow Fever Quarantine Measures In response to a yellow fever epidemic, the Governor of Louisiana took extraordinary measures by ordering the state naval reserve to commandeer two U.S. Coast Guard cutters to enforce a strict quarantine preventing people from leaving the state, demonstrating the severe public health challenges of the era.
  • Clara Bow Born - Silent Film Icon Clara Bow, a pioneering American actress who became one of the most prominent stars of the silent film era, was born on this date. Known as the 'It Girl' of the 1920s, she would go on to become a defining figure of the flapper generation and help shape early Hollywood cinema.
  • Deadly Chinatown Gunbattle A violent confrontation erupted in New York City's Chinatown, resulting in the deaths of three Chinese residents and severe injuries to several others. This incident highlights the racial tensions and violence prevalent in early 20th-century urban environments.
  • Extreme Rainfall in Princeton, Indiana An extraordinary meteorological event occurred with 26.7 cm of rainfall recorded in Princeton, Indiana, representing a significant precipitation event that likely caused local flooding and disruption.

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August 06, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was August 06, 1905?


August 06, 1905 was a Sunday and it was the 218th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1905 can also be written as 8/6/1905 in the US and as 6/8/1905 in UK and Europe.

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August 06, 1905: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1905:

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August 06, 1905: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 1905 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 06, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1905 was The Preacher and the Bear by Arthur Collins, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

  1. - The Preacher and the Bear youtube
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August 06, 1905: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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August 06, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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August 06, 1905: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1905 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 1905 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 August 06, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:05 am and setting at 10:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1905.

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How old is someone born on August 06, 1905?


Someone born on August 06, 1905 is:

119 years 6 months old,

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or 43657 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1905?

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