May 1905 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in May 1905.
The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Arthur Balfour (Conservative), Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on May 1905: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of May 1905?
Events
- 02 May 1905 French newspapers publish lists of Jules Vernes unpublished work.
- 05 May 1905 Robert S Abbott published first issue of newspaper "Chicago Defender".
- 10 May 1905 31st Kentucky Derby: Jack Martin aboard Agile wins in 2:100.75.
- 11 May 1905 Albert Einstein submits his doctoral dissertation ''On the Motion of Small Particles...'', in which he explains Brownian motion. In the course of the year, Einstein publishes four papers, formulates the theory of special relativity and explains the photoelectric effect by quantization. 1905 is regarded as his quotmiracle yearquot.
- 13 May 1905 James J Jeffries retires as boxing champion.
- 15 May 1905 Las Vegas Nevada founded
- 17 May 1905 Waseda University of Tokyo defeats Los Angeles High School 5-3 in baseball.
- 19 May 1905 Tom Jenkins beats Frank Gotcha for heavyweight wrestling champion.
- 22 May 1905 Royal Academy in Delft Holland becomes Technical High School.
- 24 May 1905 39th Belmont Stakes: Eugene Hildebrand aboard Tanya wins in 2:08.
- 25 May 1905 The Commonwealth statue is placed atop the Capitol.
- 26 May 1905 A pogrom against Jews in Minsk Belorussia.
- 27 May 1905 30th Preakness: W Davis aboard Cairngore wins in 1:45.8.
- 28 May 1905 Russo-Japanese War: The Battle of Tsushima ends with the destruction of the Russian Baltic Fleet by Admiral Togo Heihachiro and the Imperial Japanese Navy.
- 29 May 1905 Pogrom against Jewish community in Brisk Lithuania.
- 31 May 1905 Emperor Wilhelm II lands in Tanger.
- 05 May 1905 The trial in the Stratton Brothers case begins in London, England; it marks the first time that fingerprint evidence is used to gain a conviction for murder.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in May 1905?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Albert Campbell - In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
- Arthur Pryor's Band - Hearts and Flowers
- Peerless Quartet (Columbia Male Quartet) - Tell Me with Your Eyes
- Ada Jones - My Carolina Lady
- Haydn Quartet - Where the Southern Roses Grow
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
