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What happened on Friday, June 17, 1904?

About June 17th, 1904, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 16, 1904, Finnish nationalist Eugen Schauman assassinated Nikolay Bobrikov, the Russian Governor-General of Finland, in Helsinki. Schauman then took his own life.
  • Day of the week: June 17th, 1904 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: The Ghost That Never Walked by Bob Roberts
  • Popular movie: The Wonderful Living Fan directed by Georges Méliès

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June 17, 1904: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1904:

  • Assassination of Nikolai Bobrikov, Governor-General of Finland On June 16, 1904, Finnish nationalist Eugen Schauman assassinated Nikolay Bobrikov, the Russian Governor-General of Finland, in Helsinki. Schauman then took his own life. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Birth of Ralph Bellamy Ralph Bellamy, an American actor known for his work in film and television, was born on June 17, 1904. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Birth of J. Vernon McGee J. Vernon McGee, an American pastor and Bible teacher known for his radio program 'Thru the Bible', was born on June 17, 1904. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Death of James Herron Hopkins James Herron Hopkins, an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, died on this day.
  • HMS Sparrowhawk Sinking Incident The Royal Navy torpedo boat destroyer HMS Sparrowhawk struck an uncharted rock at the mouth of the Yangtze River and sank. Remarkably, the incident resulted in no loss of life, highlighting the professionalism and safety protocols of the Royal Navy during the early 20th century.
  • Death of James Augustin Greer James Augustin Greer, a United States Navy rear admiral, passed away on this date, marking the end of a notable military career.
  • Birth of Patrice Tardif Patrice Tardif, a Canadian politician from Saint-Méthode-de-Frontenac, Quebec, was born on this day. He contributed to Canadian political discourse during his lifetime and passed away in 1989.

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June 17, 1904: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 17, 1904?


June 17, 1904 was a Friday and it was the 169th day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1904 can also be written as 6/17/1904 in the US and as 17/6/1904 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 17, 1904?


Famous people born on June 17, 1904:

  • Ralph Bellamy
    Ralph Bellamy

    Ralph Bellamy was a prominent American actor, best known for his roles in theater, film, and television over a career spanning more than six decades. Renowned for his versatility, Bellamy appeared in over 100 movies and numerous stage productions, often portraying dignified professionals, politicians, and romantic rivals. [bio]

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June 17, 1904: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 17, 1904:

  • Nikolay Bobrikov
    Nikolay Bobrikov

    Russian soldier and politician, governor-general of finland (b. 1839).

  • Harvey Logan
    Harvey Logan
  • Nikolaj Ivanovič Bobrikov
    Nikolaj Ivanovič Bobrikov

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June 17, 1904: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 17, 1904 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 13th and June 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 17, 1904: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1904 was The Ghost That Never Walked by Bob Roberts, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.

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June 17, 1904: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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June 17, 1904: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1904 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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June 17, 1904: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 17, 1904 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:34 am and setting at 10:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Jun 27, 1904.

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How old is someone born on June 17, 1904?


Someone born on June 17, 1904 is:

122 years 1 month old,

or 1465 months and 26 days old,

or 6373 weeks and 5 days old,

or 44616 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1904?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 17th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1904?

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Why 1904 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift


For someone born on June 17, 1904, a 1904 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.

The history attached to June 17, 1904 includes Assassination of Nikolai Bobrikov, Governor-General of Finland, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

The soundtrack around June 17, 1904 included “The Ghost That Never Walked” by Bob Roberts, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.

Cinema from the world of June 17, 1904 included The Wonderful Living Fan, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

June 17, 1904 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Ralph Bellamy, making the date feel connected to a wider story.

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