What happened on Wednesday August 16, 1905?

About August 16th, 1905, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Sultan of Morocco refused French diplomatic demands, specifically rejecting requests to release an Algerian chief and provide financial indemnity for the chief's actions. This incident highlights the complex diplomatic relations between France and Morocco during the colonial era, demonstrating Morocco's resistance to French political pressure.
  • Day of the week: August 16th, 1905 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Halfaouine directed by

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August 16, 1905: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 1905:

  • Diplomatic Tension Between France and Morocco The Sultan of Morocco refused French diplomatic demands, specifically rejecting requests to release an Algerian chief and provide financial indemnity for the chief's actions. This incident highlights the complex diplomatic relations between France and Morocco during the colonial era, demonstrating Morocco's resistance to French political pressure.
  • Mbunga Rebellion Against German Colonial Post in East Africa The Mbunga people launched a rebellion and occupied a German colonial post in Ifakara, located in German East Africa (present-day Tanzania). This event represents local resistance against German colonial occupation and territorial control during the early 20th century colonial period.

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

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What day of the week was August 16, 1905?


August 16, 1905 was a Wednesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1905 can also be written as 8/16/1905 in the US and as 16/8/1905 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 16, 1905?


Famous people born on August 16, 1905:

  • Marian Rejewski

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August 16, 1905: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1905:

  • Alessio d'Assia-Philippsthal-Barchfeld

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August 16, 1905: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on August 16, 1905 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:48 pm and setting at 07:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Sep 13, 1905.

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How old is someone born on August 16, 1905?


Someone born on August 16, 1905 is:

119 years 8 months old,

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or 43726 days old,

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