What happened on Thursday November 04, 1909?

About November 4th, 1909, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a groundbreaking aviation achievement, Henry Farman broke the duration record for airplane flight in Paris, staying airborne for four hours and covering 144 miles (232 km). This milestone demonstrated significant progress in early aviation technology and endurance.
  • Day of the week: November 4th, 1909 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: I've Got Rings on My Fingers by Ada Jones
  • Popular movie: Carmen directed by Gerolamo Lo Savio

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November 04, 1909: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 04, 1909:

  • Henry Farman Sets Airplane Duration Record In a groundbreaking aviation achievement, Henry Farman broke the duration record for airplane flight in Paris, staying airborne for four hours and covering 144 miles (232 km). This milestone demonstrated significant progress in early aviation technology and endurance.
  • First U.S. Navy Officer Airplane Flight Lieutenant George C. Sweet became the first U.S. Navy officer to fly as a passenger in an airplane. He flew for nine minutes on a Wright Flyer, piloted by Army Lieutenant Frank P. Lahm, marking a significant moment in naval aviation history.
  • British Finance Bill Passes House of Commons The Finance Bill governing the budget for British reforms was passed by the House of Commons with a substantial majority of 379-149 votes, proceeding to the House of Lords for further consideration.
  • First Live Cargo Flight with a Pig Lord Brabazon made aviation history by carrying a small pig aloft during an airplane flight, marking the first recorded 'live cargo' flight and demonstrating the expanding capabilities of early aircraft.
  • Birth of Ciro Alegria, Peruvian Novelist Ciro Alegria, a prominent Peruvian novelist known for his influential work 'Golden Serpent', was born. He would later become a significant figure in Latin American literature, known for his indigenist novels that highlighted the struggles of indigenous communities.
  • First Airplane Flight in Wisconsin Arthur P. Warner piloted his own Warner-Curtiss aircraft over Beloit, Wisconsin, marking the first airplane flight in the state and contributing to the early development of aviation in the Midwestern United States.
  • Premiere of Opera 'Il Segreto di Susanna' The opera 'Il Segreto di Susanna' by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari was produced in Munich, Germany. This comic opera in one act would become a notable work in the early 20th-century operatic repertoire.
  • Incorporation of Limon, Colorado The city of Limon, Colorado was officially incorporated, establishing its municipal status and governance structure in the early 20th century.
  • Chartering of Spooner, Wisconsin The city of Spooner, Wisconsin was officially chartered, establishing its municipal governance and legal status in the early 20th century.

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November 04, 1909: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was November 04, 1909?


November 04, 1909 was a Thursday and it was the 308th day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 04, 1909 can also be written as 11/4/1909 in the US and as 4/11/1909 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 04, 1909?


Famous people born on November 04, 1909:

  • Evelyn Bryan Johnson

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November 04, 1909: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 04, 1909:

  • Ferdinand Bischoffsheim

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November 04, 1909: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 04, 1909 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 1st and November 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

November 04, 1909: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 04, 1909 was I've Got Rings on My Fingers by Ada Jones, according to the music chart for the week November 1st and November 7th.

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November 04, 1909: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 4th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 04, 1909: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 04, 1909 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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November 04, 1909: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 04, 1909 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 04, 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 November 04, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 01:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1909 while the next full moon would come on Nov 27, 1909.

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How old is someone born on November 04, 1909?


Someone born on November 04, 1909 is:

115 years 5 months old,

or 1385 months and 29 days old,

or 6026 weeks and 2 days old,

or 42184 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 04, 1909?

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