What happened on Sunday August 20, 1905?

About August 20th, 1905, in brief:

  • Historical events: Sun Yat-sen, Song Jiaoren, and other prominent Chinese revolutionaries established the Tongmenghui, a Republican anti-Qing revolutionary organization, in Tokyo, Japan. This pivotal moment marked a significant step towards challenging the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty and advocating for democratic reforms in China.
  • Day of the week: August 20th, 1905 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Halfaouine directed by

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August 20, 1905: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1905:

  • Establishment of Tongmenghui Revolutionary Organization Sun Yat-sen, Song Jiaoren, and other prominent Chinese revolutionaries established the Tongmenghui, a Republican anti-Qing revolutionary organization, in Tokyo, Japan. This pivotal moment marked a significant step towards challenging the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty and advocating for democratic reforms in China.
  • Viceregal Transition in British India Lord Curzon resigned from his position as Viceroy of India, and was succeeded by the Earl of Minto. This administrative change represented a typical rotation of colonial leadership during the British Raj period.

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August 20, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 20, 1905?


August 20, 1905 was a Sunday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1905 can also be written as 8/20/1905 in the US and as 20/8/1905 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 20, 1905?


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August 20, 1905: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 1905:

  • Franz Reuleaux

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August 20, 1905: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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August 20, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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August 20, 1905: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1905 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 1905 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 August 20, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 11:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Sep 13, 1905.

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How old is someone born on August 20, 1905?


Someone born on August 20, 1905 is:

119 years 7 months old,

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or 6240 weeks and 5 days old,

or 43685 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1905?

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