What happened on Wednesday November 16, 1904?

Here's what happened on November 16, 1904:

• Invention of the Vacuum Tube John Ambrose Fleming, a prominent English engineer, invented the vacuum tube (thermionic valve), a groundbreaking electronic component that would revolutionize telecommunications, radio technology, and early computing. This invention marked a critical milestone in the development of electronic technology, enabling more sophisticated signal processing and amplification.
• Establishment of Grytviken Whaling Station Norwegian sea captain Carl Anton Larsen established the Grytviken Whaling Station on South Georgia, a British island territory in the South Atlantic. This settlement became a significant base for the whaling industry, representing the expanding commercial maritime operations of the early 20th century and the economic importance of marine resource exploitation.
• Birth of Eddie Condon Eddie Condon, a notable jazz guitarist from Goodland, Indiana, was born. Condon would later become a prominent figure in the jazz scene, known for his work on Eddie Condon's Floor Show and contributing to the development of Chicago-style jazz.

Events in 1904

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

Magazines from Nov. 16, 1904

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 1904

November 16, 1904 was a Wednesday and it was the 321st day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1904 can also be written as 11/16/1904 in the US and as 16/11/1904 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 1904 in November 1904 calendar

Famous people born on November 16, 1904:

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

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• Rosina Cardano
• Giancarlo Cornaggia-Medici

Famous people born in 1904

Famous people born on November 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1904 was Sweet Adeline (You're the Flower of My Heart) by Peerless Quartet (Columbia Male Quartet), according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Peerless Quartet (Columbia Male Quartet) - Sweet Adeline (You're the Flower of My Heart)
2. Harry Tally - Egypt (My Cleopatra)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 1904 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 01:33 pm and setting at 01:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 24, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1904.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 1904

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Someone born on November 16, 1904 is:

120 years 7 months old,

or 1447 months and 15 days old,

or 6293 weeks and 6 days old,

or 44057 days old,

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

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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