What happened on Thursday November 04, 1909?

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.

Events in 1909

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

Magazines from Nov. 04, 1909

Newspapers from Nov. 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.

November 04, 1909 in November 1909 calendar

Famous people born on November 04, 1909:

• Evelyn Bryan Johnson

  Evelyn Bryan Johnson was a remarkable American pilot and colonel who made significant contributions to aviation, known for her extensive...

Famous people born in 1909

Famous people born on November 4th

Famous people died on November 04, 1909:

• Ferdinand Bischoffsheim

Famous people who died in 1909

Famous people who died on November 4th

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.

1. Ada Jones - I've Got Rings on My Fingers

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on November 04, 1909

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Someone born on November 04, 1909 is:

115 years 6 months old,

or 1386 months and 20 days old,

or 6029 weeks and 2 days old,

or 42205 days old,

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There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 04, 1909?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on November 04, 1909.

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