What happened on Tuesday December 12, 1905?

Here's what happened on December 12, 1905:

• John F. Fitzgerald Elected Mayor of Boston Former U.S. Congressman John F. Fitzgerald was elected Mayor of Boston, marking a significant moment in the city's political history. Fitzgerald, who would later become known as the grandfather of future President John F. Kennedy, began his influential political career with this mayoral election.
• British Colonial Administration in East Africa Sir James Sadler was appointed as the administrator of the British East Africa Protectorate, a pivotal role in the colonial governance of what would later become the nation of Kenya. This appointment was part of the broader British imperial administrative strategy in Africa during the early 20th century.
• Portuguese Parliamentary Elections Elections were held in Portugal for the 148-seat Câmara dos Senhores Deputados (Chamber of Deputies). The Partido Progressista, led by Prime Minister José Luciano de Castro, secured a decisive victory, winning 109 seats, representing over 73 percent of the parliamentary representation.
• American Woolen Company Wage Increase The American Woolen Company, the leading wool garment producer in the United States, announced a significant 10 percent wage increase for its 30,000 employees, to be implemented from January 1, 1906. This decision represented an important moment in labor relations and worker compensation during the early 20th century.
• Birth of Manes Sperber Manes Sperber, a notable Austro-Hungarian-born writer who would later become an influential intellectual, was born. He would go on to have a significant literary career spanning much of the 20th century, ultimately passing away in 1984.

Events in 1905

December 12, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 12, 1905

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 1905

December 12, 1905 was a Tuesday and it was the 346th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1905 can also be written as 12/12/1905 in the US and as 12/12/1905 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 1905 in December 1905 calendar

Famous people born on December 12, 1905:

• Vasily Grossman

  Renowned Soviet writer and journalist who documented the Eastern Front during World War II, best known for his epic novel 'Life and Fate'...

• Rellys (actor)

Famous people born in 1905

Famous people born on December 12th

Famous people died on December 12, 1905:

• William Sharp

Famous people who died in 1905

Famous people who died on December 12th

December 12, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1905 was Silent Night, Hallowed Night by Haydn Quartet, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Haydn Quartet - Silent Night, Hallowed Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 1905 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:26 pm and setting at 08:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 1906.

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Your place in the Universe on December 12, 1905

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Someone born on December 12, 1905 is:

119 years 5 months old,

or 1433 months and 1 day old,

or 6231 weeks

or 43617 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1905?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1905?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 12, 1905.

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