What happened on Thursday January 26, 1905?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1905:

• Bloody Sunday Massacre in Riga The Imperial Russian Army brutally suppressed demonstrations in Riga, Governorate of Livonia, by opening fire on protesters. The incident resulted in 73 deaths and 200 injuries, representing a critical moment in the Russian Revolution of 1905 and highlighting the intense social and political tensions of the era.
• Discovery of the Cullinan Diamond The world's largest diamond, the Cullinan, weighing 3,106.75 carats (0.621 kg), was discovered at the Premier Mine near Pretoria, South Africa. This extraordinary gemstone would later be cut into several significant stones, including parts of the British Crown Jewels.
• Schoenberg's Musical Premiere Arnold Schoenberg's musical composition "Pelleas und Melissande" premiered in Vienna, representing an important moment in early 20th-century classical music and the composer's developing atonal style.
• Han Yong-woon's Monastic Ordination Han Yong-woon (also known as Bongwan or Manhae), a significant Korean poet and independence activist, was ordained as a Buddhist monk, marking an important point in his spiritual and intellectual journey.

Events in 1905

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

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1905

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1905

January 26, 1905 was a Thursday and it was the 26th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1905 can also be written as 1/26/1905 in the US and as 26/1/1905 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1905 in January 1905 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1905:

• Maria von Trapp

  Austrian-American singer and member of the famous von Trapp Family Singers, immortalized in the classic film 'The Sound of Music'.

• Charles Lane (actor)

Famous people born in 1905

Famous people born on January 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1905 was The Transformation Scene from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Len Spencer, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Len Spencer - The Transformation Scene from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
2. Billy Murray - Runaway Motor Car
3. Nellie Melba - Good-bye
4. Harry Macdonough - My Cozy Corner Girl
5. Harry Macdonough - Sweet Thoughts of Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1905 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 10:28 pm and setting at 11:08 am.

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

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Someone born on January 26, 1905 is:

120 years 3 months old,

or 1443 months and 18 days old,

or 6276 weeks and 6 days old,

or 43938 days old,

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

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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

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

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