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Events in January 1906 6
1818 – 1906Christian IXFather-in-Law of EuropeHis children married into almost every major royal family, including the British, Russian, and Greek houses.
1906Australian Open 1906Men: Anthony WildingNew Zealand's Anthony Wilding won the first of two titles.
1906 – 1964William Bendix (1906-1964)American actor known for tough-guy roles and as Chester A. Riley in The Life of Riley.
1906William Bendix born in New YorkWilliam Bendix is born in New York.
1906Doctorate awardedA new determination of molecular dimensionsThe University of Zurich accepted Einstein's dissertation on estimating molecular size from solution viscosity in January 1906. It became one of his most cited papers, useful far beyond physics. He stayed at the patent office and was promoted to technical expert second class.
1906Algeciras Conference concludesEuropean powers settle the First Moroccan CrisisRepresentatives of the major European powers met in Algeciras, Spain, to resolve the dispute over French and German influence in Morocco. The conference affirmed Moroccan sovereignty in name while confirming French and Spanish policing rights, easing tensions that had pushed France and Germany toward war.