What happened on Monday December 10, 1906?

About December 10th, 1906, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his pivotal role in mediating the Russo-Japanese War, becoming the first American to receive this prestigious international honor. His diplomatic efforts successfully negotiated a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Russia and Japan, demonstrating exceptional statesmanship and commitment to global peace.
  • Day of the week: December 10th, 1906 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Sunflower Dance by Vess Ossman
  • Popular movie: The Witch directed by Georges Méliès

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December 10, 1906: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 10, 1906:

  • Theodore Roosevelt Wins Nobel Peace Prize President Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his pivotal role in mediating the Russo-Japanese War, becoming the first American to receive this prestigious international honor. His diplomatic efforts successfully negotiated a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Russia and Japan, demonstrating exceptional statesmanship and commitment to global peace.
  • Hay-Pauncefote Treaty Signed The United States and Great Britain signed the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty, granting the United States control over the construction of an isthmian canal. This treaty effectively replaced the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty of 1850 and paved the way for the eventual construction of the Panama Canal, significantly impacting global maritime trade and U.S. geopolitical strategy.
  • Pennsylvania Coal Miners' Strike A significant labor dispute erupted in Pennsylvania, with 140,000 coal miners leaving their jobs. This strike highlighted the growing tensions between workers and industrial employers during the early 20th century, reflecting the broader labor movement and struggles for workers' rights.
  • Chinese Exclusion Act Extended Congress extended the Chinese Exclusion Act, prohibiting Chinese laborers from immigrating from the Philippines. This legislation represented a continuation of discriminatory immigration policies targeting Asian immigrants, reflecting the xenophobic attitudes prevalent in early 20th-century America.
  • Crater Lake National Park Established President Theodore Roosevelt established Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, preserving a unique and stunning natural landscape. This action was part of the broader conservation movement during the Progressive Era, aimed at protecting America's natural heritage and ecological resources.
  • Newlands Reclamation Act Signed President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Newlands Reclamation Act, authorizing federal irrigation projects in the western United States. This landmark legislation aimed to develop arid lands, support agricultural expansion, and promote economic development in the region.
  • Isthmian Canal Act Passed Congress passed the Isthmian Canal Act, which provided funding and authorization for building a canal across the Isthmus of Panama. This act was a crucial step in the United States' ambitious plan to create a strategic maritime passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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December 10, 1906: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 10, 1906?


December 10, 1906 was a Monday and it was the 344th day of the year 1906 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1906 can also be written as 12/10/1906 in the US and as 10/12/1906 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 10, 1906?


Famous people born on December 10, 1906:

  • Grace Hopper

    Pioneering American computer scientist and naval admiral who co-developed COBOL programming language.

  • Jules Ladoumegue

    French track and field champion who set the world record for the 1500m race at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics.

  • Doris Cross

    American contemporary painter known for creating lithographs and artistic constructions.

  • Marian Talley

    American operatic prima donna who studied in Europe and made her American debut in 1926.

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December 10, 1906: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 10, 1906:

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  • Karl Schönborn

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December 10, 1906: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 10, 1906 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 10, 1906: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 1906 was Sunflower Dance by Vess Ossman, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

  1. - Sunflower Dance youtube
  2. - Let it Alone youtube
  3. - It's All Right in the Summertime youtube
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December 10, 1906: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 10, 1906: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 1906 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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December 10, 1906: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 10, 1906 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 1906 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 December 10, 1906 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 12:44 am and setting at 01:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 1906 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1906.

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How old is someone born on December 10, 1906?


Someone born on December 10, 1906 is:

118 years 4 months old,

or 1420 months and 13 days old,

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or 43234 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 1906?

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