What happened on Saturday September 24, 1904?

About September 24th, 1904, in brief:

  • Historical events: Niels Ryberg Finsen, a pioneering Danish physician and scientist renowned for his groundbreaking work in phototherapy and treatment of diseases like lupus vulgaris, passed away at the young age of 43. Finsen was a Nobel Prize laureate who made significant contributions to medical science in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • Day of the week: September 24th, 1904 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Asahi katsudô daishashin directed by

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September 24, 1904: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 24, 1904:

  • Death of Niels Ryberg Finsen Niels Ryberg Finsen, a pioneering Danish physician and scientist renowned for his groundbreaking work in phototherapy and treatment of diseases like lupus vulgaris, passed away at the young age of 43. Finsen was a Nobel Prize laureate who made significant contributions to medical science in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • New Market Train Disaster A catastrophic train wreck occurred near New Market, Tennessee, resulting in a significant loss of life. Between 56 and 113 passengers and crew members were killed, with an additional 106 individuals sustaining injuries. The incident represents one of the deadliest train accidents in early 20th-century American transportation history.
  • Death of Gustav Frank Gustav Frank, a prominent German-born Austrian theologian, died at the age of 71. A scholar in religious studies, Frank likely made notable contributions to theological discourse during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • Death of Caleb C. Harris Caleb C. Harris, a multifaceted American professional who worked as both a farmer and a physician, died at the age of 68 following surgical complications related to peritonitis. His dual professional background suggests a versatile individual who bridged agricultural and medical practices in his era.

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September 24, 1904: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was September 24, 1904?


September 24, 1904 was a Saturday and it was the 268th day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1904 can also be written as 9/24/1904 in the US and as 24/9/1904 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 24, 1904?


Famous people born on September 24, 1904:

  • Cemal Resit Rey

    A prominent Turkish classical music composer and conductor who significantly contributed to modern Turkish music development.

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September 24, 1904: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 24, 1904:

  • Niels Ryberg Finsen

    Faroese-danish physician and author, nobel prize laureate (b. 1860).

  • Franklin Edson

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September 24, 1904: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

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September 24, 1904: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 24, 1904 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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September 24, 1904: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 24, 1904 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 24, 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 September 24, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:57 pm and setting at 06:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Oct 24, 1904.

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How old is someone born on September 24, 1904?


Someone born on September 24, 1904 is:

120 years 7 months old,

or 1447 months and 9 days old,

or 6293 weeks

or 44051 days old,

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