What happened on Friday January 12, 1906?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1906:

• Persian Constitutional Revolution A nationalistic coalition of merchants, religious leaders, and intellectuals in Persia forces Shah Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar to grant a constitution and establish the Majlis (national assembly). This event represents a crucial moment in Iran's political modernization and struggle for democratic representation.
• Liberal Cabinet Launches Social Reforms in Britain Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman forms a progressive cabinet including notable figures like H. H. Asquith, David Lloyd George, and Winston Churchill. This Liberal government initiates sweeping social reforms following a significant electoral victory, marking a pivotal moment in British progressive politics.
• Dow Jones Milestone The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 100 points for the first time, reaching 100.26. This marks a significant moment in financial history, signaling growing economic strength and investor confidence in the early 20th century.
• Birth of Henny Youngman Henny Youngman, a legendary English-born American comedian, is born. He would become famous for his rapid-fire one-liner jokes and his iconic catchphrase 'Take my wife, please!' which became a staple of mid-20th century comedy.
• Birth of Daniil Kharms Daniil Kharms, a prominent Russian avant-garde playwright, poet, and writer of the absurdist movement, is born. He would later become a significant figure in the Russian literary scene of the early 20th century, known for his experimental and surreal works.
• Forward Pass Legalized in Football The football rules committee legalizes the forward pass, a transformative moment in the sport that would fundamentally change gameplay strategies and make American football more dynamic and exciting.

Events in 1906

January 12, 1906: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1906

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1906

January 12, 1906 was a Friday and it was the 12th day of the year 1906 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1906 can also be written as 1/12/1906 in the US and as 12/1/1906 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1906 in January 1906 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1906:

• Emmanuel Levinas

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• Edred John Henry Corner
• René David
• Cai Chusheng

Famous people born in 1906

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1906:

• Theodor Weber

Famous people who died in 1906

Famous people who died on January 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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January 12, 1906: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1906 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1906 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 January 12, 1906 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:06 pm and setting at 09:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 10, 1906 while the next full moon would come on Feb 09, 1906.

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Someone born on January 12, 1906 is:

119 years 3 months old,

or 1431 months and 11 days old,

or 6223 weeks and 5 days old,

or 43566 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1906?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1906?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 12, 1906.

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