Number 1 Songs in 1906 — UK and US Charts
"Waiting at the Church (My Wife Won't Let Me)"
Vesta Victoria
A comic music hall song performed by Vesta Victoria about a bride left waiting at the altar. It was a massive hit and one of the most remembered music hall numbers of the Edwardian era.
"You're a Grand Old Flag"
Billy Murray (recorded)
Written by George M. Cohan for the musical George Washington Jr., it was originally titled 'You're a Grand Old Rag' but changed after public objection. It became one of the most popular patriotic songs in American history.
Biggest Films of 1906 — Box Office Hits
The Story of the Kelly Gang
Box Office: N/A
Produced in Australia, this film about bushranger Ned Kelly is widely considered the world's first feature-length narrative film at over 60 minutes. Box office data was not formally recorded, but it was a commercial success in Australia.
Fashion and Style of 1906
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 1906
Buildings completed and structures opened in 1906