Tuesday 22 May 1906
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Gemini. The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Harry Ritz and John Morrison.
El pechador, directed by Eugene Py, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1906
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Old Newspapers
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Movies
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El pechador
Invisible Thief
Lappbilder
Réactions de Suzanne
Gabino, el Mayora
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Victoria Day in Canada
- World Biodiversity Day.
- Republic of Yemen - National Day.
- National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
Famous Birthdays:
- Harry Ritz: US comic (Ritz Brothers-Silent Movie).
- John Morrison: Scottish Educator, a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Bristol; author of "Introduction to the Mechanics of Machines," 1964.
- Luigi Perversi: Italy sport Champion.
Facts:
- 10th anniversary of Olympics, celebration held in Athens, Greece.
- The Wright brothers are granted U.S. patent number 821,393 for their ''Flying-Machine''.
- 31st Preakness: Walter Miller aboard Whimsical wins in 1:45.
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Music Charts
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Top #1 songs in the USA
- Good-Bye, Sweetheart, Good-Bye - Frank Stanley
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Magazine Covers
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Books
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Videogames
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