What happened on Monday February 20, 1905?

Here's what happened on February 20, 1905:

• Landmark Supreme Court Decision on Mandatory Vaccination In a significant legal ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Massachusetts's mandatory smallpox vaccination program in the landmark case Jacobson v. Massachusetts. This decision established a critical precedent for public health policy, affirming the government's authority to implement compulsory vaccination measures to protect public health and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
• Battle of Mukden Begins in Russo-Japanese War The Battle of Mukden commenced in Manchuria, marking a critical engagement in the Russo-Japanese War. This major military confrontation would become one of the largest land battles in history prior to World War I, with significant implications for the balance of power in East Asia.
• Student Unrest at Saint Petersburg Imperial University Amid growing social tensions in the Russian capital, Saint Petersburg Imperial University was closed early following a collective vote by students, professors, and directors. This event reflected the broader political and social instability in Russia during the early 20th century, highlighting the increasing dissatisfaction and unrest among academic communities.

Events in 1905

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

Magazines from Feb. 20, 1905

Newspapers from Feb. 20, 1905

February 20, 1905 was a Monday and it was the 51st day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1905 can also be written as 2/20/1905 in the US and as 20/2/1905 in UK and Europe.

February 20, 1905 in February 1905 calendar

Famous people born on February 20, 1905:

• Aleksej Aleksandrovič Kuznecov

Famous people born in 1905

Famous people born on February 20th

Famous people died on February 20, 1905:

• Henri Louis Frédéric de Saussure

Famous people who died in 1905

Famous people who died on February 20th

February 20, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1905 was Sing Me to Sleep by Henry Burr (as Irving Gillette), according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Henry Burr (as Irving Gillette) - Sing Me to Sleep
2. Emilio DeGogorza - Carmen: Toreador Song
3. Frank Stanley & Byron G. Harlan - The Battle Cry of Freedom
4. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Coax Me
5. Billy Murray - Yankee Doodle Boy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 20, 1905 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:56 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1905.

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Someone born on February 20, 1905 is:

120 years 2 months old,

or 1442 months and 3 days old,

or 6270 weeks and 2 days old,

or 43892 days old,

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

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1905?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 20, 1905.

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