What happened on Friday September 03, 1915?

Here's what happened on September 03, 1915:

• German Airship Raid on England On September 3, 1915, two Imperial German Army airships conducted a bombing raid on England during World War I. One airship bombed multiple locations including Millwall, Deptford, Greenwich, and Woolwich, before crash-landing in Germany due to engine failure. The second airship primarily targeted greenhouses in Cheshunt and dropped a single incendiary bomb on a shop in London's Fenchurch Street.
• Raggedy Ann Doll Patent American cartoonist Johnny Gruelle was granted a patent for his iconic Raggedy Ann doll. This marked a significant moment in American popular culture, as the Raggedy Ann doll would go on to become a beloved children's toy and cultural symbol throughout the 20th century.
• Imperial German Navy Airship Lightning Strike During World War I, an Imperial German Navy airship (L40) was tragically destroyed when struck by lightning while attempting to bomb England. The airship crashed into the North Sea near Neuwerk, Germany, resulting in the complete loss of its 20-man crew. This incident highlighted the extreme risks faced by early military aviation units.
• Siege of Mora: British Attack Repulsed During World War I, British forces launched an attack on German defensive positions around Mora in Cameroon. The assault was unsuccessful, resulting in 15 African colonial soldiers and a British officer killed, while only five German troops were wounded. This engagement was part of the broader colonial conflicts during the war.
• Formation of 120th Brigade The British Army established the 120th Brigade as part of its organizational restructuring during World War I. This new military unit would have played a crucial role in the British war effort, though specific details of its initial deployment are not provided.

Events in 1915

September 03, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 03, 1915

Newspapers from Sep. 03, 1915

September 03, 1915 was a Friday and it was the 246th day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1915 can also be written as 9/3/1915 in the US and as 3/9/1915 in UK and Europe.

September 03, 1915 in September 1915 calendar

Famous people born on September 03, 1915:

• Memphis Slim

  Influential blues pianist and singer who significantly contributed to the Chicago blues scene during the mid-20th century.

Famous people born in 1915

Famous people born on September 3rd

Famous people died on September 03, 1915:

• Kolos Vaszary

Famous people who died in 1915

Famous people who died on September 3rd

September 03, 1915: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 03, 1915 was Memphis Blues by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Memphis Blues
2. Alice Nielsen - From The Land of The Sky-Blue Water

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.

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September 03, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 03, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 03, 1915 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 03, 1915 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 September 03, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 11:09 pm and setting at 03:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 1915.

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Someone born on September 03, 1915 is:

109 years 8 months old,

or 1316 months and 10 days old,

or 5723 weeks and 4 days old,

or 40065 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 03, 1915?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 3rd 2025.

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on September 03, 1915.

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