What happened on Sunday February 26, 1905?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1905:

• U.S. Panama Canal Commission Recommends Sea-Level Canal Construction The U.S. Panama Canal Commission unanimously recommended constructing a sea-level canal across the Isthmus of Panama. The commission estimated the project would take 12 years to complete, with a projected cost of $230,500,000. This recommendation was a significant step towards what would become one of the most important engineering projects of the early 20th century, dramatically reducing maritime travel times between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
• Russian Defeat in Manchuria during Russo-Japanese War During the Russo-Japanese War, Russian forces suffered a severe defeat at Tsen-ho-Cheng in Manchuria. This battle was part of the broader conflict that would ultimately result in a surprising and humiliating loss for Russia, marking a significant moment in early 20th-century geopolitical history and signaling the rise of Japan as a major military power.
• Deadly Coal Mine Explosion in West Virginia A tragic coal mine explosion at Wilcoe, West Virginia, resulted in the deaths of more than 20 miners. This incident highlighted the dangerous working conditions in early 20th-century coal mining and underscored the urgent need for improved safety regulations and worker protections in the mining industry.

Events in 1905

February 26, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1905

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1905

February 26, 1905 was a Sunday and it was the 57th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1905 can also be written as 2/26/1905 in the US and as 26/2/1905 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1905 in February 1905 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1905:

• Umberto Romano

  Umberto Romano was a prominent Italian-American portrait painter known for his powerful portraits of Martin Luther King Jr.

• Robert Byron

Famous people born in 1905

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1905:

• Marcel Schwob

  French jewish writer.

• Guy Boothby
• Martin Gosselin
• Thomas Wemyss Reid

Famous people who died in 1905

Famous people who died on February 26th

February 26, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1905 was Sing Me to Sleep by Henry Burr (as Irving Gillette), according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

1. Henry Burr (as Irving Gillette) - Sing Me to Sleep
2. Emilio DeGogorza - Carmen: Toreador Song
3. Frank Stanley & Byron G. Harlan - The Battle Cry of Freedom
4. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Coax Me
5. Billy Murray - Yankee Doodle Boy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1905 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:46 am and setting at 11:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1905.

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Someone born on February 26, 1905 is:

120 years 1 month old,

or 1441 months and 28 days old,

or 6269 weeks and 3 days old,

or 43886 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1905?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1905?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 26, 1905.

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