What happened on Sunday April 23, 1905?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1905:

• Namibian Genocide: Von Trotha's Extermination Order German General Lothar von Trotha, commander of troops in Germany's colonial territory of Südwestafrika (now Namibia), issued a horrific extermination order targeting the Nama people. His infamous proclamation 'Aan de oorlogvorende Namastamme' explicitly stated that any Nama person seen in German territory would be shot until the entire population was eliminated. This directive resulted in the systematic murder of approximately 10,000 indigenous Africans, representing one of the earliest recorded genocidal campaigns of the 20th century.
• Death of Karel Komzak, Composer Karel Komzak, a notable Czech composer, passed away at the age of 54 on April 23, 1905. Known for his musical contributions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Komzak was an important figure in the musical landscape of his time.

Events in 1905

April 23, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1905

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 1905

April 23, 1905 was a Sunday and it was the 113th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1905 can also be written as 4/23/1905 in the US and as 23/4/1905 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1905 in April 1905 calendar

Famous people died on April 23, 1905:

• Gédéon Ouimet

  Canadian politician, 2nd premier of quebec (b. 1823).

• Joseph Jefferson
• Karl Komzák

Famous people who died in 1905

Famous people who died on April 23rd

April 23, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1905 was In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree by Henry Burr (aka Irving Gillette), according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

1. Henry Burr (aka Irving Gillette) - In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 1905 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 10:24 pm and setting at 09:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1905 while the next full moon would come on May 18, 1905.

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Someone born on April 23, 1905 is:

119 years 8 months old,

or 1436 months and 23 days old,

or 6247 weeks and 3 days old,

or 43732 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1905?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1905?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 23, 1905.

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