What happened on Tuesday October 23, 1906?

Here's what happened on October 23, 1906:

• First Officially-Recognized Heavier-Than-Air Flight in Europe On October 23, 1906, Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont made history by flying the 14-bis aircraft at Champs de Bagatelle in Paris, France. This groundbreaking flight was officially recognized as the first heavier-than-air flight in Europe, marking a significant milestone in the development of aviation technology. Santos-Dumont's innovative design and successful flight challenged existing perceptions about human flight and paved the way for future aeronautical advancements.
• Birth of Gertrude Ederle On October 23, 1906, Gertrude Ederle was born in New York City. She would later become a pioneering American competitive swimmer who gained international fame by becoming the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926, breaking the existing men's record by nearly two hours. Her remarkable athletic achievements challenged gender stereotypes and inspired future generations of female athletes.
• First Official Flight of the Aero Club of America Airship On October 23, 1906, a significant milestone in early aviation was achieved with the first official flight of the 'Aero Club of America' airship. This event represented an important step in the evolution of air travel, demonstrating the potential for passenger-carrying lighter-than-air craft and contributing to the broader technological innovations of the early 20th century.

Events in 1906

October 23, 1906: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 23, 1906

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 1906

October 23, 1906 was a Tuesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1906 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1906 can also be written as 10/23/1906 in the US and as 23/10/1906 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1906 in October 1906 calendar

Famous people born on October 23, 1906:

• Gertrude Ederle

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• Jonathan Latimer

Famous people born in 1906

Famous people born on October 23rd

Famous people died on October 23, 1906:

• Ferdinand Chaigneau
• Vladimir Vasil'evič Stasov

Famous people who died in 1906

Famous people who died on October 23rd

October 23, 1906: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1906 was I Don't KNow Where I'm Goin', but I'm on My Way by Arthur Collins, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Arthur Collins - I Don't KNow Where I'm Goin', but I'm on My Way
2. DeWolf Hopper - Casey at the Bat
3. Peerless Quartet (Columbia Male Quartet) - While the Old Mill Wheel is Turning
4. Harry Anthony - Love Me and the World is Mine
5. Billy Murray - Is Your Mother in, Molly Malone?

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

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October 23, 1906: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 1906 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 1906 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 1906 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, 1906 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 12:25 pm and setting at 10:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 02, 1906 while the next full moon would come on Nov 01, 1906.

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Someone born on October 23, 1906 is:

118 years 2 months old,

or 1418 months and 23 days old,

or 6169 weeks and 1 day old,

or 43184 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 1906?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 23, 1906.

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