What happened on Saturday May 19, 1906?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1906:

• Simplon Tunnel Inauguration Italian King Victor Emmanuel and Swiss President jointly inaugurated the Simplon Tunnel, a remarkable engineering achievement connecting Italy and Switzerland through the Alps. This tunnel represented a significant advancement in transportation infrastructure and cross-border connectivity in Europe.
• Portugal's Political Leadership Change King Carlos I of Portugal appointed João Franco as the country's premier, marking a significant moment in Portuguese political governance during the early 20th century. This appointment occurred during a period of political instability and would later contribute to the tensions that ultimately led to the end of the Portuguese monarchy.
• Founding of Federated Boys' Club The Federated Boys' Club (later known as Boys' Club of America) was officially organized, representing an important milestone in youth development and community-based organizations in the United States. This organization would go on to provide educational and recreational programs for young people across the country.
• Birth of Bruce Bennett Bruce Bennett, a versatile athlete and actor, was born on May 19, 1906. He would later become known for his roles in Hollywood films and his athletic achievements, representing the diverse talents of early 20th-century American entertainers.

Events in 1906

May 19, 1906: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 19, 1906

May 19, 1906 was a Saturday and it was the 139th day of the year 1906 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1906 can also be written as 5/19/1906 in the US and as 19/5/1906 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1906 in May 1906 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1906:

• Gerd Bucerius

  Gerd Bucerius was a prominent German journalist, politician, and co-founder of Die Zeit newspaper.

• Bruce Bennett

Famous people born in 1906

Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1906:

• Gabriel Dumont

  Métis leader who led the North-West Rebellion in Canada.

Famous people who died in 1906

Famous people who died on May 19th

May 19, 1906: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1906 was Good-Bye, Sweetheart, Good-Bye by Frank Stanley, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Frank Stanley - Good-Bye, Sweetheart, Good-Bye

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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

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May 19, 1906: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1906 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1906 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 May 19, 1906 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:03 am and setting at 04:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1906 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1906.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1906

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Someone born on May 19, 1906 is:

119 years 1 month old,

or 1429 months and 13 days old,

or 6215 weeks and 4 days old,

or 43509 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1906?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1906?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 19, 1906.

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