What happened on Saturday August 05, 1911?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1911:

• Tragic Nile River Boat Disaster A devastating maritime tragedy occurred when an overcrowded passenger boat sank on the Nile River, resulting in the deaths of approximately 100 people. Most of the victims were traveling to a festival in Desouk, highlighting the perilous conditions of river transportation during the early 20th century.
• Colombian-Peruvian Border Conflict A significant military engagement took place in the Caquetá Department between Colombian and Peruvian troops. The Colombian forces suffered a decisive defeat, experiencing substantial casualties, which likely had implications for territorial disputes in the region.
• Birth of Robert Taylor Robert Taylor, a prominent American film and television actor, was born in Filley, Nebraska. He would later become famous for his roles in *Ivanhoe* (1952) and the television series *The Detectives*, establishing himself as a notable Hollywood personality of his era.

Events in 1911

August 05, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1911

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 1911

August 05, 1911 was a Saturday and it was the 217th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1911 can also be written as 8/5/1911 in the US and as 5/8/1911 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1911 in August 1911 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1911:

• Robert Taylor

  Robert Taylor was a prominent Hollywood actor who starred in over 70 films during his 35-year career.

• Paolo Baffi
• James Schwarzenbach

Famous people born in 1911

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1911:

• Bob Caruthers

  American baseball manager and player (d. 1911).

• Anton Josef Gruscha

Famous people who died in 1911

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1911 was Life's a Funny Proposition, After All by George M. Cohan, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. George M. Cohan - Life's a Funny Proposition, After All
2. Marguerite Dunlap - Mighty Lak' a Rose
3. Henry Burr & Elise Stevenson - Love is Like a Red, Red Rose

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 05, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1911 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 1911 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 August 05, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:26 pm and setting at 01:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1911 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 1911.

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Someone born on August 05, 1911 is:

113 years 9 months old,

or 1365 months and 9 days old,

or 5936 weeks and 4 days old,

or 41556 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1911?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1911?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 05, 1911.

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