What happened on Tuesday August 22, 1905?

About August 22nd, 1905, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 22, 1905, Charles Julius Miller, an African American man, and an unnamed African American woman attempted to dine at the Café Neapolitan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Upon entering the establishment, they were immediately denied service and ordered to leave. When Miller refused to exit, the situation escalated into a violent confrontation. White patrons and restaurant staff physically attacked Miller, who ultimately drew a weapon in self-defense. The violent altercation resulted in numerous injuries and approximately 50 arrests, with Miller himself being hospitalized. This incident starkly illustrates the pervasive racial discrimination and systemic violence faced by African Americans during the early 20th century in the United States.
  • Day of the week: August 22nd, 1905 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Dearie by Corrine Morgan & Haydn Quartet
  • Popular movie: Halfaouine directed by

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August 22, 1905: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1905:

  • Racial Violence in Pittsburgh Restaurant Incident On August 22, 1905, Charles Julius Miller, an African American man, and an unnamed African American woman attempted to dine at the Café Neapolitan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Upon entering the establishment, they were immediately denied service and ordered to leave. When Miller refused to exit, the situation escalated into a violent confrontation. White patrons and restaurant staff physically attacked Miller, who ultimately drew a weapon in self-defense. The violent altercation resulted in numerous injuries and approximately 50 arrests, with Miller himself being hospitalized. This incident starkly illustrates the pervasive racial discrimination and systemic violence faced by African Americans during the early 20th century in the United States.

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August 22, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 22, 1905?


August 22, 1905 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1905 can also be written as 8/22/1905 in the US and as 22/8/1905 in UK and Europe.

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August 22, 1905: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1905:

  • Emanuele Caggiano

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August 22, 1905: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 1905 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 22, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1905 was Dearie by Corrine Morgan & Haydn Quartet, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

  1. - Dearie youtube
  2. - Come Along, Little Girl, Come Along youtube
  3. - The Chirpers youtube
  4. - In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree youtube
  5. - Come Along, Little Girl, Come Along youtube
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August 22, 1905: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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August 22, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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August 22, 1905: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1905 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:15 pm and setting at 01:05 pm.

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 22, 1905?


Someone born on August 22, 1905 is:

119 years 8 months old,

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