What happened on Friday October 04, 1912?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1912:

• U.S. Ultimatum to Nicaraguan Rebels U.S. Marine Corps officers General Smedley Butler and Colonel Joseph Henry Pendleton issued an ultimatum to Nicaraguan rebel General Benjamín Zeledón, demanding surrender of the El Coyotepe fortress by 8:00 am or face artillery bombardment and invasion. This event exemplifies the U.S. military interventionist policy in Latin America during this period.
• Execution of Nicaraguan General Zeledón Nicaraguan General Benjamín Zeledón, a prominent opponent of U.S. military occupation, was executed after refusing to surrender to American forces. This event was part of the U.S. intervention in Nicaragua during the early 20th century, highlighting the tensions between Nicaraguan resistance and American military presence.
• Border Conflict Between Turkey and Montenegro Turkish frontier guards attacked troops of Montenegro at Berane, indicating rising tensions in the Balkan region during the early 20th century, which would soon escalate into the First Balkan War.
• Submarine B2 and Amerika Collision A tragic maritime accident occurred off the coast of Dover when the submarine B2 collided with the Hamburg America Line ship Amerika, resulting in the deaths of 15 sailors. This incident underscores the risks of naval operations during the early 20th century.
• Record-Breaking California Drought The longest drought in U.S. history began in Bagdad, a town in San Bernardino County's Mojave Desert. This extreme weather event lasted 767 days (over two years), with no rainfall recorded during this period, highlighting the harsh environmental conditions of the region.

Events in 1912

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

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1912

Newspapers from Oct. 04, 1912

October 04, 1912 was a Friday and it was the 278th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1912 can also be written as 10/4/1912 in the US and as 4/10/1912 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1912 in October 1912 calendar

Famous people born on October 04, 1912:

• John de Mol

  Dutch media producer and entrepreneur famous for creating popular television formats like Big Brother.

• Mona Paulee

  Canadian soprano opera singer who was prominent in the mid-20th century classical music scene.

• Bernard Chevallier

  French equestrian champion who won an individual gold medal in eventing at the 1948 London Summer Olympics.

Famous people born in 1912

Famous people born on October 4th

Famous people died on October 04, 1912:

• Augustin Mouchot

Famous people who died in 1912

Famous people who died on October 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1912 was Sweetheart Sue by Henry Burr & Albert Campbell, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - Sweetheart Sue
2. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Oh! You Circus Day
3. American Quartet - When You're Away

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 1912 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:21 pm and setting at 03:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1912.

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Someone born on October 04, 1912 is:

112 years 7 months old,

or 1351 months and 10 days old,

or 5875 weeks and 5 days old,

or 41130 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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

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

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