What happened on Thursday October 26, 1905?

About October 26th, 1905, in brief:

  • Historical events: Through the Karlstad Convention, the Union of Norway and Sweden was formally dissolved. King Oscar II renounced the Norwegian throne and declined to place a prince of his dynasty on the Norwegian throne, effectively ending the political union between the two countries.
  • Day of the week: October 26th, 1905 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Turkey in the Straw Medley by Vess Ossman
  • Popular movie: Ensalada criolla directed by Eugene Py

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October 26, 1905: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1905:

  • Dissolution of the Union of Norway and Sweden Through the Karlstad Convention, the Union of Norway and Sweden was formally dissolved. King Oscar II renounced the Norwegian throne and declined to place a prince of his dynasty on the Norwegian throne, effectively ending the political union between the two countries.
  • First Soviet Workers' Council Formed in Saint Petersburg The first Soviet (workers' council) was established in Saint Petersburg, Russia, marking a significant moment in the early stages of the Russian revolutionary movement. This workers' council represented a new form of political organization that would later play a crucial role in the Russian Revolution.
  • Norway Gains Independence from Sweden Norway officially became an independent nation, separating from its long-standing union with Sweden. This marked the beginning of Norway's journey as a sovereign state with its own national identity and governance.

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

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What day of the week was October 26, 1905?


October 26, 1905 was a Thursday and it was the 299th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1905 can also be written as 10/26/1905 in the US and as 26/10/1905 in UK and Europe.

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October 26, 1905: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1905:

  • Viktor Ėl'pidiforovič Borisov-Musatov

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October 26, 1905: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1905 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1905 was Turkey in the Straw Medley by Vess Ossman, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

  1. - Turkey in the Straw Medley youtube
  2. - Down Where the Silv'ry Mohawk Flows youtube
  3. - Grandfather's Clock youtube
  4. - The Old Folks at Home (Swanee River) youtube
  5. - Barn Dance in Dixie youtube
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October 26, 1905: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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

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

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October 26, 1905: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1905 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 05:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Nov 12, 1905.

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How old is someone born on October 26, 1905?


Someone born on October 26, 1905 is:

119 years 6 months old,

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