What happened on Sunday January 01, 1905?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1905:

• Russian Surrender of Port Arthur in Russo-Japanese War In a significant military defeat, General Anatoly Stessel of the Russian Army surrendered Port Arthur to the Japanese forces during the Russo-Japanese War. This surrender marked a critical moment in the conflict, demonstrating Japan's emerging military power and Russia's strategic vulnerabilities in the Far East.
• Trans-Siberian Railway Officially Opens The Trans-Siberian Railway, the world's longest railway line, was officially inaugurated after its completion on July 21, 1904. This monumental infrastructure project connected Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan, significantly improving transportation and communication across the vast Russian Empire.
• Nine-Hour Work Day for Diamond Miners A significant labor reform was implemented, establishing a nine-hour work day for diamond miners, potentially improving working conditions and setting a precedent for labor rights in the mining industry.
• First Rose Bowl Football Game The inaugural Rose Bowl football game was played in Pasadena, California, marking the beginning of what would become an iconic annual sporting event in American collegiate athletics.

Events in 1905

January 01, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1905

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1905

January 01, 1905 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1905 can also be written as 1/1/1905 in the US and as 1/1/1905 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1905 in January 1905 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1905:

• Stanisław Mazur

  Distinguished Ukrainian-Polish mathematician and theoretical researcher who made significant contributions to mathematical logic and...

• Aldo Graziati

  Renowned Italian cinematographer of the post-war era, famous for his masterful black and white photography in neorealist cinema,...

Famous people born in 1905

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1905:

• Mabel Cahill
• Benoît-Marie Langénieux
• Valentin Paquay

Famous people who died in 1905

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1905 was Courtship of Barney and Eileen by Len Spencer & Ada Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Len Spencer & Ada Jones - Courtship of Barney and Eileen
2. Billy Murray - The Irish Girl I Love
3. Byron G. Harlan - The Message of the Old Church Bell
4. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - In My Merry Oldsmobile
5. Billy Golden - Turkey in the Straw

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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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 01, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1905 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 01, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:52 am and setting at 02:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 1905.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1905

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Someone born on January 01, 1905 is:

120 years 4 months old,

or 1444 months and 8 days old,

or 6279 weeks and 5 days old,

or 43958 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1905?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1905?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 01, 1905.

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