What Happened on February 10, 1905

Famous Birthdays

  • (William) "Chick" Webb, American jazz drummer and big band bandleader (introduced Ella Fitzgerald), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1939)
  • John Dierkes, American actor (Shane, Daughter of Dr Jekyll, Hanging Tree), born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1975)
  • José Muñoz Molleda, Spanish composer and politician, born in La Línea de la Concepción (d. 1988)
  • Max Schubert, Australian pioneering winemaker (Penfolds), born in Moculta, Australia (d. 1994)
  • Vilko Ukmar, Slovenian composer, born in Postojna, Slovenia (d. 1991)
  • Walter Brown, American basketball and ice hokey executive (founded and owned Boston Celtics, bought Boston Bruins), born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts (d. 1964)

Famous Deaths

  • Ignacy Krzyzanowski, Polish composer, dies at 78
Died in 1905 1905 Highlights

About February 10, 1905

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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