What happened on Sunday April 16, 1905?

About April 16th, 1905, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 16, 1905, during the period of Ottoman rule in the Balkan region, a significant military engagement occurred near Čelopek in present-day North Macedonia. A small force of 130 Serbian Chetnik guerrilla fighters successfully ambushed and decimated a column of 200 Ottoman Army soldiers and officers. In this remarkable tactical operation, the Chetniks suffered minimal casualties, losing only four men while completely annihilating the entire Ottoman military column. This battle was part of the broader struggle for territorial control and national liberation in the late Ottoman period, highlighting the strategic prowess and determination of Serbian irregular forces.
  • Day of the week: April 16th, 1905 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: When I'm Away from You, Dear by Richard Jose
  • Popular movie: Fireworks directed by

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April 16, 1905: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1905:

  • Battle of Čelopek: Serbian Chetnik Ambush On April 16, 1905, during the period of Ottoman rule in the Balkan region, a significant military engagement occurred near Čelopek in present-day North Macedonia. A small force of 130 Serbian Chetnik guerrilla fighters successfully ambushed and decimated a column of 200 Ottoman Army soldiers and officers. In this remarkable tactical operation, the Chetniks suffered minimal casualties, losing only four men while completely annihilating the entire Ottoman military column. This battle was part of the broader struggle for territorial control and national liberation in the late Ottoman period, highlighting the strategic prowess and determination of Serbian irregular forces.

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April 16, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 16, 1905?


April 16, 1905 was a Sunday and it was the 106th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1905 can also be written as 4/16/1905 in the US and as 16/4/1905 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 16, 1905?


Famous people born on April 16, 1905:

  • Frits Philips

    Frits Philips was a prominent Dutch businessman and executive of the renowned Philips Electronics company.

  • John Lee-Barber

    John Lee-Barber was a distinguished naval admiral renowned for his strategic expertise and exceptional leadership during military service.

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April 16, 1905: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1905 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 10th and April 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 16, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1905 was When I'm Away from You, Dear by Richard Jose, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

  1. - When I'm Away from You, Dear youtube
  2. - The Day That You Grew Colder youtube
  3. - It Makes Me Think of Home, Sweet Home youtube
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April 16, 1905: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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April 16, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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April 16, 1905: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1905 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 04:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1905.

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How old is someone born on April 16, 1905?


Someone born on April 16, 1905 is:

120 years and 7 days old,

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