Sunday June 17, 1906
US date format: 6/17/1906, UK date format: 17/6/1906
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It was Sunday, under the sign of Gemini (see birth chart on June 17, 1906). The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (Liberal), Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Thomas G Cowling and Jean Douarinou.
Holiday, directed by Isabella Eklöf, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1906
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Movies
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Holiday
Directed by: Isabella Eklöf
Fetch the Bread!
The Marriage of Princess Ena and Alphonse XIII, King of Spain
Directed by: Segundo de Chomón
Starring: King Alfonso XIII, Queen Victoria Eugenia
Logging in Maine
The Riderless Bicycle
Directed by: Gaston Velle
Starring: François Fratellini, Les Fratellini
Historical Events
Which were the important events of June 17, 1906?
Holidays
- St. Albert Chmielowski.
- National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
- Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.
Famous Birthday
- Thomas G Cowling: British mathematician / astronomer.
- Jean Douarinou: French film production designer.
Famous Deaths
- Harry N Pillsbury: US chess player.
- William Dale: International legal consultant.
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of June 17, 1906?
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Top #2 songs in the USA
- Vess Ossman - The Buffalo Rag
- Billy Murray - Keep on the Sunny Side
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