What happened on Friday June 17, 1904?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1904:

• Assassination of Nikolai Bobrikov, Governor-General of Finland Nikolai Ivanovich Bobrikov, a prominent Russian politician and Governor-General of Finland, was assassinated on June 16, 1904, and died the following day. His death was a significant event in the complex political relationship between Russia and Finland during the period of Russian imperial rule.
• Birth of Ralph Bellamy Ralph Bellamy, a notable American actor, was born in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his career, he became a respected figure in Hollywood, known for his versatile acting skills. He passed away in 1991 due to a lung illness, leaving behind a significant legacy in American cinema.
• Birth of J. Vernon McGee J. Vernon McGee, a prominent American theologian, pastor, author, and Bible teacher, was born in Hillsboro, Texas. He became widely known for his radio program and extensive biblical teachings, influencing Christian theology and education. He passed away in 1988 due to heart failure.
• 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.

Events in 1904

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

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1904

Newspapers from Jun. 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.

June 17, 1904 in June 1904 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1904:

• Ralph Bellamy

  Renowned American actor with an extraordinary career spanning eight decades, performing in over 400 stage roles and 100 movies.

Famous people born in 1904

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1904:

• Nikolay Bobrikov

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

• Nikolaj Ivanovič Bobrikov
• Harvey Logan

Famous people who died in 1904

Famous people who died on June 17th

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.

1. Bob Roberts - The Ghost That Never Walked
2. Haydn Quartet - Blue Bell

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

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 1904

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Someone born on June 17, 1904 is:

120 years 10 months old,

or 1450 months and 16 days old,

or 6307 weeks and 1 day old,

or 44150 days old,

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

There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 17, 1904.

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