5 February 1906Birth of John CarradineJohn Carradine
Birth of John Carradine
Historical records for United States of America in 1906, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Birth of John Carradine
The Hepburn Act expands federal authority over railroad rates and related businesses.
Congress adopts a lock-canal design instead of a sea-level canal.
Adds a control grid to a vacuum tube, enabling an electron current to amplify electrical signals.
Percival Lowell starts an extensive project in search of a possible ninth planet, which he terms "Planet X"
Percival Lowell begins an extensive search for a possible ninth planet, which he calls Planet X.
Receives the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War and helping conclude the Treaty of Portsmouth.
Roosevelt sends troops to restore order in Cuba during the revolt led by General Enrique Loynaz del Castillo, and Taft temporarily becomes the Civil Governor of Cuba, personally negotiating with Castillo for a peaceful end to the revolt
Roosevelt sends troops to restore order in Cuba during the revolt led by General Enrique Loynaz del Castillo, and Taft temporarily becomes the Civil Governor of Cuba, personally negotiating with Castillo for a peaceful end to the revolt
Roosevelt sends troops to restore order in Cuba during the revolt led by General Enrique Loynaz del Castillo, and Taft temporarily becomes the Civil Governor of Cuba, personally negotiating with Castillo for a peaceful end to the revolt
Publication of "The Jungle"
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