What happened on Monday December 17, 1906?

About December 17th, 1906, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Theodore Roosevelt delivered a comprehensive message to Congress detailing his recent inspection of the Panama Canal construction site. His report provided critical insights into the progress, challenges, and strategic importance of this monumental infrastructure project that would revolutionize global maritime trade and American geopolitical influence.
  • Day of the week: December 17th, 1906 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Story of the Kelly Gang directed by Charles Tait

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December 17, 1906: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1906:

  • Roosevelt's Panama Canal Congressional Report President Theodore Roosevelt delivered a comprehensive message to Congress detailing his recent inspection of the Panama Canal construction site. His report provided critical insights into the progress, challenges, and strategic importance of this monumental infrastructure project that would revolutionize global maritime trade and American geopolitical influence.

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December 17, 1906: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 17, 1906?


December 17, 1906 was a Monday and it was the 351st day of the year 1906 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1906 can also be written as 12/17/1906 in the US and as 17/12/1906 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 17, 1906?


Famous people born on December 17, 1906:

  • Fernando Lopes-Graça

    Prominent Portuguese composer, conductor, and musicologist who was a key figure in 20th-century Portuguese classical music and cultural...

  • Russell C. Newhouse

    American aeronautical engineer and pilot who made significant contributions to aerospace research and development during the mid-20th...

  • Florent-Joseph Bureau
  • William McChesney Martin

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December 17, 1906: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1906:

  • Ignác Acsády

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December 17, 1906: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1906: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1906 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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December 17, 1906: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1906 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 1906 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 December 17, 1906 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 07:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 1906 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 1906.

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How old is someone born on December 17, 1906?


Someone born on December 17, 1906 is:

118 years 4 months old,

or 1420 months and 27 days old,

or 6178 weeks and 2 days old,

or 43248 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1906?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1906?

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