What happened on Sunday February 04, 1912?

Here's what happened on February 04, 1912:

• Franz Reichelt's Fatal Parachute Experiment Franz Reichelt, an Austrian-born French tailor and inventor, tragically died while attempting to demonstrate his innovative parachute design by jumping from the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Known as the 'Flying Tailor', Reichelt had designed a wearable parachute suit and was determined to prove its effectiveness. His ill-fated experiment on February 4, 1912, resulted in his death when the parachute failed to deploy, and he plummeted to the ground in front of a crowd of witnesses. This event became a cautionary tale about the risks of pioneering technological innovation.
• Death of Hyacinthe Loyson Hyacinthe Loyson, a prominent French Catholic priest and theologian, passed away on February 4, 1912. Known for his progressive religious views and advocacy for church reform, Loyson was a significant figure in 19th-century religious discourse. He was excommunicated from the Catholic Church due to his liberal theological positions and later became associated with the Old Catholic movement, which sought to maintain traditional Catholic practices while rejecting papal infallibility.

Events in 1912

February 04, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 04, 1912

Newspapers from Feb. 04, 1912

February 04, 1912 was a Sunday and it was the 35th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 04, 1912 can also be written as 2/4/1912 in the US and as 4/2/1912 in UK and Europe.

February 04, 1912 in February 1912 calendar

Famous people born on February 04, 1912:

• Erich Leinsdorf

  Renowned Austrian conductor who made significant contributions to classical music, serving as a key figure at the Metropolitan Opera and...

• Byron Nelson

  Legendary PGA golfer from Texas who won 19 tournaments between 1945 and 1995, considered one of the greatest golfers in history.

• Jean Hérold-Paquis

  French journalist who collaborated with Nazi propaganda during World War II, known for his controversial radio broadcasts supporting the...

• James Craig

  American actor from Nashville, Tennessee, known for his roles in films like 'The Devil and Daniel Webster' and other notable movies.

• Louis-Albert Vachon

Famous people born in 1912

Famous people born on February 4th

Famous people died on February 04, 1912:

• Gus Mears
• Cesare Nerazzini
• Franz Reichelt

Famous people who died in 1912

Famous people who died on February 4th

February 04, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 04, 1912 was Two Little Love Bees by Christie MacDonald & Reinald Werrenrath, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Christie MacDonald & Reinald Werrenrath - Two Little Love Bees
2. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Everybody's Doing it Now
3. American Quartet - Oh That Navajo Rag
4. Victor Light Opera Co. - Gems from The Quaker Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 4th is Aquarius.

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February 04, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 04, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 04, 1912 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 04, 1912 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 February 04, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:29 pm and setting at 08:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1912.

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Someone born on February 04, 1912 is:

113 years 2 months old,

or 1358 months and 19 days old,

or 5907 weeks and 3 days old,

or 41352 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 04, 1912?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 04, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 04, 1912.

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