Historical Events
- Dutch law makes driver's license mandatory
- First permanent movie theater in Canada, The Ouimetoscope, is opened by Léo Ouimet in Montreal, Quebec
- The poll tax of £1 per head on all adult male inhabitants of Natal, South Africa, except indentured Indians and married Blacks, imposed by the Natal parliament in 1905, becomes payable.
Famous Birthdays
- Giovanni D'Anzi, Italian pianist and songwriter ("Malinconia d'amore"), born in Milan, Italy (d. 1974)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Miroslav Weber, Czech composer, dies at 51
- Sir Hugh Nelson, Australian politician (Premier of Queensland), dies at 72
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights
About January 1, 1906
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
