What happened on Saturday July 16, 1904?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1904:

• Manu'a Islands Ceded to United States The chiefs of the Manu'a group of islands in Samoa formally ceded their territories to the United States, marking a significant moment in American colonial expansion in the Pacific region. This transfer expanded U.S. territorial holdings and strategic presence in the South Pacific.
• Devastating Storm in Valparaíso, Chile A severe storm struck Valparaíso, Chile, causing extensive damage to the city and tragically drowning seven women in their homes. The event underscores the vulnerability of coastal communities to extreme weather conditions in the early 20th century.
• Chappaqua Tornado Strikes New York A destructive tornado swept through northern Westchester County, New York, causing significant local damage. The tornado resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, highlighting the unpredictable and devastating potential of severe weather events in the early 20th century.
• Body of Frederick Kent Loomis Discovered Laborer Thomas Snowden made a grim discovery when he found the body of Frederick Kent Loomis washed ashore at Thurleston Sands in Bigbury Bay, Devon. The circumstances surrounding Loomis' death remain unclear from the available information.

Events in 1904

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1904

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1904

July 16, 1904 was a Saturday and it was the 198th day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1904 can also be written as 7/16/1904 in the US and as 16/7/1904 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1904 in July 1904 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1904:

• Goffredo Petrassi

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• Léon-Joseph Suenens

Famous people born in 1904

Famous people born on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1904 was Then You'll Remember Me by Corrine Morgan, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

1. Corrine Morgan - Then You'll Remember Me
2. Henry Burr - Blue Bell

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1904 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 08:39 am and setting at 10:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 27, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1904.

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Your place in the Universe on July 16, 1904

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Someone born on July 16, 1904 is:

120 years 9 months old,

or 1449 months and 28 days old,

or 6304 weeks and 4 days old,

or 44132 days old,

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

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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