What happened on Thursday August 17, 1905?

About August 17th, 1905, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 17, 1905, diplomatic negotiations between Russia and Japan broke down due to unresolvable disagreements over seven key Japanese peace conditions. This breakdown signaled a potential continuation of hostilities in the ongoing Russo-Japanese War, a conflict that would have significant geopolitical implications for both nations and the international community.
  • Day of the week: August 17th, 1905 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
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August 17, 1905: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1905:

  • Russo-Japanese War Peace Negotiations Collapse On August 17, 1905, diplomatic negotiations between Russia and Japan broke down due to unresolvable disagreements over seven key Japanese peace conditions. This breakdown signaled a potential continuation of hostilities in the ongoing Russo-Japanese War, a conflict that would have significant geopolitical implications for both nations and the international community.
  • Dutch Government Formation under De Master On August 17, 1905, a new Dutch government was formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Theodoor de Master, marking a significant political transition in the Netherlands during the early 20th century.

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August 17, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 17, 1905?


August 17, 1905 was a Thursday and it was the 229th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1905 can also be written as 8/17/1905 in the US and as 17/8/1905 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 17, 1905?


Famous people born on August 17, 1905:

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August 17, 1905: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1905:

  • Carisio Ciavarini

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August 17, 1905: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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August 17, 1905: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1905 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:18 pm and setting at 08:23 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 17, 1905?


Someone born on August 17, 1905 is:

119 years 8 months old,

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or 43735 days old,

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