What happened on Monday October 23, 1905?

About October 23rd, 1905, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Privy Council of Japan officially ratified the Treaty of Portsmouth, formally ending the Russo-Japanese War. This diplomatic agreement marked a significant moment in early 20th-century international relations, establishing Japan as a major global power and concluding a conflict that had significant geopolitical implications.
  • Day of the week: October 23rd, 1905 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Turkey in the Straw Medley by Vess Ossman
  • Popular movie: Ensalada criolla directed by Eugene Py

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October 23, 1905: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1905:

  • Treaty of Portsmouth Ratification The Privy Council of Japan officially ratified the Treaty of Portsmouth, formally ending the Russo-Japanese War. This diplomatic agreement marked a significant moment in early 20th-century international relations, establishing Japan as a major global power and concluding a conflict that had significant geopolitical implications.
  • Birth of Felix Bloch, Renowned Physicist Felix Bloch, a Swiss-born physicist who would later win the Nobel Prize, was born on this date. He made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and solid-state physics, and would go on to have a distinguished scientific career before passing away in 1983.
  • Founding of Galatasaray S.K. Galatasaray S.K., one of the most successful and iconic soccer clubs in Turkish history, was founded in Istanbul by Ali Sami Yen and his friends. The club was established in a classroom at the Galatasaray High School, marking the beginning of a sporting institution that would become a cornerstone of Turkish football.

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

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What day of the week was October 23, 1905?


October 23, 1905 was a Monday and it was the 296th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1905 can also be written as 10/23/1905 in the US and as 23/10/1905 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 23, 1905?


Famous people born on October 23, 1905:

  • Gertrude Ederle

    Gertrude Ederle was a pioneering American competitive swimmer who made history by becoming the first woman to swim across the English...

  • Felix Bloch

    Swiss-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1905).

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October 23, 1905: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 1905:

  • Émile Oustalet
  • Camille de La Forgue de Bellegarde

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October 23, 1905: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 1905 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1905 was Turkey in the Straw Medley by Vess Ossman, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

  1. - Turkey in the Straw Medley youtube
  2. - Down Where the Silv'ry Mohawk Flows youtube
  3. - Grandfather's Clock youtube
  4. - The Old Folks at Home (Swanee River) youtube
  5. - Barn Dance in Dixie youtube
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October 23, 1905: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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

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

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October 23, 1905: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 23, 1905 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 12:30 am and setting at 03:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Nov 12, 1905.

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How old is someone born on October 23, 1905?


Someone born on October 23, 1905 is:

119 years 6 months old,

or 1434 months and 20 days old,

or 6238 weeks and 1 day old,

or 43667 days old,

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

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