What happened on Wednesday June 22, 1904?

About June 22nd, 1904, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 22, 1904, a catastrophic train accident occurred in the Province of Teruel, Spain, during a severe storm. A passenger train derailed while crossing a bridge over the Jiloca River, resulting in a horrific sequence of events. The train's coaches and the bridge caught fire, causing the engine and several coaches to plummet into the river. The tragic incident resulted in 30 fatalities, with most of the victims being gendarmes. This disaster highlighted the dangerous conditions of rail travel and infrastructure during the early 20th century.
  • Day of the week: June 22nd, 1904 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Ain't it Funny What a Difference a Few Hours Can Make by Billy Murray
  • Popular movie: Los políticos directed by

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June 22, 1904: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 22, 1904:

  • Deadly Train Derailment in Spain On June 22, 1904, a catastrophic train accident occurred in the Province of Teruel, Spain, during a severe storm. A passenger train derailed while crossing a bridge over the Jiloca River, resulting in a horrific sequence of events. The train's coaches and the bridge caught fire, causing the engine and several coaches to plummet into the river. The tragic incident resulted in 30 fatalities, with most of the victims being gendarmes. This disaster highlighted the dangerous conditions of rail travel and infrastructure during the early 20th century.
  • Yacht Cleo L Explosion in New York Harbor On June 22, 1904, a devastating explosion destroyed the auxiliary sloop yacht Cleo L in New York Harbor opposite 34th Street in South Brooklyn. The tragic incident claimed the lives of two individuals: the yacht's owner, Albert Acke, and storekeeper Charles Johnson. The sudden and violent nature of the explosion raised questions about the potential causes, such as mechanical failure or potential sabotage.
  • Harry Roseland's Marriage On June 22, 1904, American artist Harry Roseland married Olive May Sands in Los Angeles, California. Roseland, known for his artistic works, began a new chapter in his personal life with this matrimonial union in the vibrant city of Los Angeles during the early 20th century.

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June 22, 1904: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 22, 1904?


June 22, 1904 was a Wednesday and it was the 174th day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1904 can also be written as 6/22/1904 in the US and as 22/6/1904 in UK and Europe.

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June 22, 1904: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 22, 1904:

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June 22, 1904: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 22, 1904 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 20th and June 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 22, 1904: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1904 was Ain't it Funny What a Difference a Few Hours Can Make by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

  1. - Ain't it Funny What a Difference a Few Hours Can Make youtube
  2. - My Snan Domingo Maid
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June 22, 1904: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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June 22, 1904: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 1904 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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June 22, 1904: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 22, 1904 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 June 22, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 02:14 pm and setting at 01:32 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Jun 27, 1904.

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How old is someone born on June 22, 1904?


Someone born on June 22, 1904 is:

120 years 10 months old,

or 1450 months and 22 days old,

or 6308 weeks

or 44156 days old,

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