What happened on Friday October 21, 1904?

Here's what happened on October 21, 1904:

• Dogger Bank Incident during Russo-Japanese War During the Russo-Japanese War, the Russian Baltic Fleet mistakenly fired upon British fishing trawlers in the North Sea, believing them to be Japanese torpedo boats. This diplomatic incident heightened tensions between Russia and Britain, nearly escalating into an international conflict.
• Birth of Patrick Kavanagh Patrick Kavanagh, a renowned Irish poet known for his significant contributions to 20th-century Irish literature, was born. He would go on to become a pivotal figure in Irish poetry, celebrated for his rural themes and distinctive poetic style.
• Isabelle Eberhardt's Life and Exploration Isabelle Eberhardt, a remarkable Swiss-Russian explorer and writer, was noted for her extensive travels and writings about North Africa. Known for her unconventional lifestyle and deep immersion in North African culture, she was a pioneering female adventurer of her time.

Events in 1904

October 21, 1904: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 21, 1904

Newspapers from Oct. 21, 1904

October 21, 1904 was a Friday and it was the 295th day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1904 can also be written as 10/21/1904 in the US and as 21/10/1904 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1904 in October 1904 calendar

Famous people born on October 21, 1904:

• Patrick Kavanagh

  Renowned Irish poet and novelist famous for his powerful work 'The Great Hunger' and his significant contributions to Irish literature in...

• Edmond [Moore] Hamilton

  American science fiction writer known for pioneering space opera novels and contributing significantly to the early pulp science fiction...

• Henri Médus

Famous people born in 1904

Famous people born on October 21st

Famous people died on October 21, 1904:

• Isabelle Eberhardt

  A swiss aristocrat, the illegitimate child of nathalie charlotte dorothee elberhardt, a woman from moscow of private means.

• Gaetano Camillo Guindani
• Jevhenija Jarošyns'ka
• Achille La Guardia

Famous people who died in 1904

Famous people who died on October 21st

October 21, 1904: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1904 was Teasing by Bob Roberts, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Bob Roberts - Teasing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

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October 21, 1904: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 1904 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 21, 1904 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 October 21, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 04:00 pm and setting at 04:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Oct 24, 1904.

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Your place in the Universe on October 21, 1904

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Someone born on October 21, 1904 is:

120 years 2 months old,

or 1442 months and 25 days old,

or 6273 weeks and 5 days old,

or 43916 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 1904?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1904?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 21, 1904.

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