What happened on Tuesday January 31, 1905?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1905:

• First Automobile to Exceed 100 Miles Per Hour A groundbreaking moment in automotive history occurred when driver A.G. MacDonald achieved a speed of over 100 miles per hour (161 kilometers per hour) at Daytona Beach, Florida. This record-breaking achievement signaled the rapid technological advancement of automobiles and set the stage for future speed and performance milestones.
• Carroll Wright Appointed First US Commissioner of Labor Carroll Wright was appointed as the inaugural United States Commissioner of Labor, marking a significant milestone in the development of labor statistics and worker protections in the early 20th century. This appointment represented a crucial step in the government's efforts to understand and improve labor conditions during the Progressive Era.
• Extravagant Gilded Age Ball in New York City James Hazen Hyde, a 28-year-old heir to the Equitable Life Assurance Association fortune, hosted an opulent 'Louis XV costume ball' at New York City's Sherry Hotel. The event was a lavish display of wealth, costing an extraordinary $200,000 (equivalent to millions in today's currency), and epitomized the excess and social spectacle of the Gilded Age.
• Birth of Novelist John Henry O'Hara John Henry O'Hara, a notable American novelist from Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was born. He would go on to write acclaimed works such as 'Butterfield 8', 'Pal Joey', and 'Appointment at Samarra', becoming an important literary voice of mid-20th century American fiction.
• Charles de Trooz Literary Work Belgian literary figure Charles de Trooz published 'Le Magister et Ses Maîtres', contributing to the literary landscape of early 20th-century Belgium.

Events in 1905

January 31, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 31, 1905

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 1905

January 31, 1905 was a Tuesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1905 can also be written as 1/31/1905 in the US and as 31/1/1905 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1905 in January 1905 calendar

Famous people born on January 31, 1905:

• John O'Hara

  Prominent American novelist and short story writer known for his realistic portrayals of social class and mid-20th century American life.

Famous people born in 1905

Famous people born on January 31st

Famous people died on January 31, 1905:

• Pantaleon Szyndler
• François Willème

Famous people who died in 1905

Famous people who died on January 31st

January 31, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1905 was St. Louis Rag by Vess Ossman, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Vess Ossman - St. Louis Rag

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1905 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:52 am and setting at 02:52 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 31, 1905

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Someone born on January 31, 1905 is:

120 years 3 months old,

or 1443 months and 13 days old,

or 6276 weeks

or 43932 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1905?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1905?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 31, 1905.

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