Your place in the Universe on 1904
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1904 (MCMIV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1904th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1904 a year special to you? Discover what 1904 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1904, 1904 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1904, how old is someone born in 1904 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1904.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1904 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1904 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1904
- Who was the U.S. President in 1904?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1904?
- Who was the Pope in 1904?
- What was the most popular movie in 1904?
- What was the best selling book in 1904?
- How old is someone born in 1904?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1904?
What was 1904 known for ?
- On the world stage, 1904 saw the beginning of the Russo-Japanese war, which would conclude over a year later following a Japanese victory. The peace treaty was mediated by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, elected for his second term on November 8th 1904.
- Roosevelt also oversaw the acquisition by the United States of the Panama Canal zone for the sum of $10 million.
- The Treaty of Lhasa ended the British military expedition on September 7th. Speaking of the British, the U.K. and France signed the Entente Cordiale on April 8th, ending almost one thousand years of intermittent conflict.
- On a lighter note, the third modern Olympic Games opened on July 1st in St. Louis, Missouri as part of the world fair. These were the first Summer Olympics of the 20th century and the Fédération Internationale de Football (FIFA) was founded on May 21st, a few days after pitcher Cy Young of the Boston Adventurers threw the first perfect game in the history of modern baseball.
- America’s first large scale bodybuilding competition took place at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The city also saw its first underground train line open, and Longacre Square was renamed Times Square in honor of The New York Times and held the first of many New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31st.
- In the arts, Puccini’s reworked Madama Butterfly opened to critical acclaim in Brescia in May after receiving a tepid response in Milan a few months prior.
- In science and technology, the first caterpillar track was produced, heralding a revolution in land warfare, and astronomer Charles Dillon Perrine discovered Himalia, Jupiter’s sixth largest moon. Notable births in 1904 include American children’s author Dr. Seuss, Chinese statesman Deng Xiaoping, Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, and American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer.
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Key World Leaders of 1904
Who was the U.S. President in 1904?
In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from September 14, 1901 to March 04, 1909. His administration built the Panama Canal and pursued progressive policies like trust-busting and conservation.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1904?
In 1904 the UK Prime Minister was Arthur Balfour (Conservative). His administration is known for the Balfour Declaration, which supported the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
Who was the Pope in 1904?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1904 was Pope Pius X who had held the papacy since 1903. His pontificate is known for his liturgical reforms, promotion of early Communion for children, and opposition to modernist interpretations of Catholic doctrine.
What was the most popular movie in 1904?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Asahi katsudô daishashin by
What was the best selling book in 1904?
How old is someone born in 1904?
Someone born in 1904 is 121 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1904?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1904 was the Year of the Dragon.
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