Historical Events
- The Eulsa Treaty is signed between Japan and Korea
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Ważyk [Adam Wagman], Polish poet and author (Eyes & Mouth), born in Warsaw, Russian Empire (d. 1982)
- Arthur Chipperfield, Australian cricketer (batsman and leggie 99 on Test debut), born in Ashfield, New South Wales (d. 1987)
- Astrid of Sweden, Queen of the Belgians, first wife of King Leopold III (1934-35), born in Arvfurstens Palace, Stockholm, Kingdom of Sweden (d. 1935)
- Mischa Auer [Ounskowsky], Russian actor (My Man Godfrey), born in St Petersburg, Russia (d. 1967)
Famous Deaths
- Adolphe [Adolf Wilhelm August Karl Friedrich], Grand Duke of Luxembourg (1890-1905), dies at 88
- Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders and son of Leopold I, dies at 68
Died in 1905 1905 Highlights
About November 17, 1905
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
