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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1904What happened on Wednesday August 17, 1904?
About August 17th, 1904, in brief:
- Historical events: During the Russo-Japanese War, a Japanese infantry charge attempted to capture Port Arthur on August 17, 1904. The assault was unsuccessful, highlighting the strategic challenges of the conflict and the fierce resistance encountered by Japanese forces.
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1904 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Good-Bye, Fedora by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan
- Popular movie: Asahi katsudô daishashin directed by
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Table of contents
- August 17, 1904: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 17, 1904?
- Who was born on August 17, 1904?
- August 17, 1904: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1904: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1904: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1904?
- Back in 1904
August 17, 1904: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1904:
- Japanese Infantry Charge at Port Arthur During the Russo-Japanese War, a Japanese infantry charge attempted to capture Port Arthur on August 17, 1904. The assault was unsuccessful, highlighting the strategic challenges of the conflict and the fierce resistance encountered by Japanese forces.
- Rebel Vessels Bombard Asunción On August 17, 1904, three rebel vessels conducted a 40-minute bombardment of Asunción, Paraguay. This event suggests political unrest and potential internal conflict in the country during this period.
- Jesse Tannehell No-Hitter Against White Sox On August 17, 1904, Boston pitcher Jesse Tannehell achieved a remarkable no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox, winning the game 6-0. This was a significant pitching performance during the early 20th-century baseball era.
- Deadly Flooding in Globe, Arizona A severe rainstorm caused catastrophic flooding in Globe, Arizona on August 17, 1904, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 8 lives. This event underscores the destructive potential of extreme weather events in early 20th-century rural America.
August 17, 1904: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 17, 1904?
August 17, 1904 was a Wednesday and it was the 230th day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1904 can also be written as 8/17/1904 in the US and as 17/8/1904 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 17, 1904?
Famous people born on August 17, 1904:
- John Hay Whitney
Prominent American newspaper publisher, media executive, and philanthropist who was a significant cultural figure in mid-20th century...
August 17, 1904: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1904 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1904: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1904 was Good-Bye, Fedora by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
- Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Good-Bye, Fedora
August 17, 1904: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1904: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1904 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 1904: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1904 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:08 pm and setting at 10:53 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1904.
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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1904
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Someone born on August 17, 1904 is:
120 years 8 months old,
or 1448 months and 27 days old,
or 6300 weeks
or 44100 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1904?
There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1904?
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