What happened on Saturday September 24, 1904?

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.

Events in 1904

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

Newspapers from Sep. 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.

September 24, 1904 in September 1904 calendar

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.

Famous people born in 1904

Famous people born on September 24th

Famous people died on September 24, 1904:

• Niels Ryberg Finsen

  Prize laureate in recognition of his contribution to the treatment of diseases, especially lupus vulgaris, with concentrated light...

• Franklin Edson

Famous people who died in 1904

Famous people who died on September 24th

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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on September 24, 1904

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Someone born on September 24, 1904 is:

120 years 9 months old,

or 1449 months and 11 days old,

or 6302 weeks

or 44114 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 24, 1904?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 24th 2025.

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on September 24, 1904.

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