1906
ID: 1159
Manhattan schools performed tonsillectomies on children without parental consent
ID: 1159
1906
ID: 1160
Lucky Luciano arrives in America from Sicily
ID: 1160
1906
ID: 1161
First AM radio broadcast
ID: 1161
1906
ID: 1162
Andrey Markov develops mathematical theory of stochastic processes - Creates mathematical framework for analyzing random sequences with memory - Foundation for modern probability theory and statistical modeling
ID: 1162
1906
ID: 1163
Maurice Fréchet develops systematic theory of metric spaces - Creates abstract framework for mathematical analysis - Foundation for modern topology and functional analysis
ID: 1163
1906
ID: 4222
Hollerith introduces Type I Tabulator with plug-board wiring for flexible programming of tabulation tasks
ID: 4222
1906
ID: 4272
Keep Commission (Committee on Department Methods) recommends vertical filing for all federal agencies - modernizes government record-keeping
ID: 4272
1906
ID: 4275
Royal Typewriter Company founded - introduces innovations like lighter touch and quieter operation
ID: 4275
1906
ID: 5593
Friedrich Kick develops scientific theory of chip formation in metal cutting - establishes mathematical basis for machining
ID: 5593
1906
ID: 1164
February 25, 1906
Sister Geneviève of the Holy Face (Céline Martin) (1906-1959) - Survives Thérèse by 62 years - Promotes Holy Face through art and photography - Witnesses Thérèse's canonization (1925) - Helps spread 'Little Way' globally - Dies February 25, 1959
ID: 1164
1906
ID: 4273
June 1906
President Theodore Roosevelt orders all federal departments to adopt modern filing systems following Keep Commission report
ID: 4273