What Happened on August 16, 1905

Historical Events

  • Mbunga-rebellion occupy German post Ifakara East-Africa

Famous Birthdays

  • Marian Rejewski, Polish mathematician and cryptologist (1st to break German Enigma code), born in Bromberg, German Empire (d. 1980)
Born in 1905

Famous Deaths

Jamie AndersonJamie Anderson (1842-1905)

Scottish golfer (British Open 1877-79), dies at 63

1905 Highlights

About August 16, 1905

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo