What happened on Saturday April 16, 1904?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1904:

• Founding of Dampskibsselskabet Svendborg Peter Mærsk Møller and his son Arnold Peter Møller established the Steamship Company Svendborg in Svendborg, Denmark. This modest maritime enterprise would eventually evolve into Maersk, a global leader in freight transport and one of the world's largest shipping companies.
• Military Tensions in French Colonial Africa A notable military confrontation occurred in Timiaouine, Algeria, where troops from French West Africa, led by Captain Jean-Baptiste Théveniaut, blocked the southward movement of Colonel François-Henry Laperrine's troops heading toward Timbuktu, highlighting the complex internal dynamics of French colonial military operations.
• Birth of Lily Pons, French Soprano Lily Pons was born in Draguignan, France. She would later become a renowned soprano and celebrated opera diva, known for her exceptional vocal range and performances.
• Birth of Fifi D'Orsay, Canadian Actress Fifi D'Orsay was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She would go on to become a notable actress in films like 'Life of Jimmy Dolan' and 'Girl from Calgary', representing early Canadian talent in the entertainment industry.
• Establishment of FC Einigkeit Braunschweig The German association football club FC Einigkeit Braunschweig was founded in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. The club would later be renamed VfB Rot-Weiß 04 Braunschweig, contributing to the rich sporting culture of early 20th-century Germany.

Events in 1904

April 16, 1904: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1904

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1904

April 16, 1904 was a Saturday and it was the 107th day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1904 can also be written as 4/16/1904 in the US and as 16/4/1904 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1904 in April 1904 calendar

Famous people died on April 16, 1904:

• Maximilian Kronberger

  German poet and author (d. 1904).

• Samuel Smiles

  Scottish reformer and writer (born 1812).

• Heinrich Antonovič Leer

Famous people who died in 1904

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1904: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1904 was Navajo by J.W. Myers, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. J.W. Myers - Navajo
2. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Under the Anheuser Bush

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1904: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1904 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1904 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:51 am and setting at 08:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 31, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Apr 29, 1904.

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1904

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Someone born on April 16, 1904 is:

121 years and 27 days old,

or 1452 months and 27 days old,

or 6317 weeks and 3 days old,

or 44222 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1904?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1904?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 16, 1904.

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