What happened on Friday January 01, 1909?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1909:

• Old Age Pensions Act Implementation The Old Age Pensions Act of 1908 goes into effect in Great Britain, providing the first state-sponsored pension payments to approximately 490,000 individuals aged 70 or older with limited income, marking a significant milestone in social welfare policy.
• First Rose Bowl Football Game The inaugural Rose Bowl football game is played in Pasadena, California, marking the beginning of what would become an iconic annual sporting event in American college football.
• Georgia Disenfranchisement Act The Disenfranchisement Act of 1908 takes effect in Georgia, implementing discriminatory voting restrictions through a literacy test that systematically prevented many African Americans from voting, particularly those with limited property ownership.
• Barry M. Goldwater Birth Barry M. Goldwater was born, who would later become a prominent U.S. Senator from Arizona and a notable Republican Presidential candidate in 1964, significantly influencing conservative political ideology in the United States.
• Lakeview Gusher Drilling Commences Drilling begins on the Lakeview Gusher in California, which would later become one of the most significant oil discoveries in early 20th-century petroleum exploration.
• Honolulu and Oahu Incorporation The City of Honolulu and County of Oahu are formally incorporated, representing a significant administrative reorganization that would shape the region's governance and development.
• World Record Marathon Performance Robert Fowler sets a world record marathon time of 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 45.4 seconds, highlighting the evolving standards of long-distance running in the early 20th century.
• D D Hindlekar Cricket Career Begins D D Hindlekar, an Indian cricket player known for his skills as a batsman and wicket-keeper, begins his journey in the sport, representing India between 1936 and 1946.

Events in 1909

January 01, 1909: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1909

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1909

January 01, 1909 was a Friday and it was the 1st day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1909 can also be written as 1/1/1909 in the US and as 1/1/1909 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1909 in January 1909 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1909:

• Dana Andrews

  Prominent Hollywood actor known for classic films like 'Laura' and 'The Best Years of Our Lives', who had a significant career in mid-20th...

• Barry Goldwater

  Influential Republican Senator from Arizona who was the party's presidential nominee in 1964, known for his conservative political...

Famous people born in 1909

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1909:

• Eugenio Giuseppe Conti

Famous people who died in 1909

Famous people who died on January 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1909: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1909 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1909 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1909 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:16 pm and setting at 03:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Jan 06, 1909.

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Someone born on January 01, 1909 is:

116 years 4 months old,

or 1396 months and 13 days old,

or 6071 weeks and 5 days old,

or 42502 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1909?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1909?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 01, 1909.

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