What happened on Monday August 05, 1912?

About August 5th, 1912, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Progressive Party, popularly known as the 'Bull Moose' Party, convened its national convention in Chicago on August 5, 1912. Led by former President Theodore Roosevelt, this convention represented a significant moment in American political history, symbolizing a progressive challenge to traditional two-party politics.
  • Day of the week: August 5th, 1912 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Under the Love Tree by Heidelberg Quintet
  • Popular movie: Der Fremde directed by

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August 05, 1912: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1912:

  • Progressive Party National Convention in Chicago The Progressive Party, popularly known as the 'Bull Moose' Party, convened its national convention in Chicago on August 5, 1912. Led by former President Theodore Roosevelt, this convention represented a significant moment in American political history, symbolizing a progressive challenge to traditional two-party politics.
  • Vogue Magazine Debuts in the United States On August 5, 1912, the first issue of Vogue magazine was published, launching what would become one of the most influential fashion and lifestyle publications in the world. Founded by Condé Nast, the magazine would go on to shape global fashion trends and become a cultural touchstone for style and design.
  • Japan's First Taxicab Service Launched in Tokyo On August 5, 1912, Tokyo witnessed a significant transportation milestone with the introduction of its first taxicab service in the bustling Ginza district. This event marked a pivotal moment in Japan's modernization, bringing a new mode of urban transportation that would gradually transform mobility in the rapidly developing city.

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August 05, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 05, 1912?


August 05, 1912 was a Monday and it was the 218th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1912 can also be written as 8/5/1912 in the US and as 5/8/1912 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 05, 1912?


Famous people born on August 05, 1912:

  • Abbé Pierre

    French Roman Catholic priest and humanitarian who heroically helped Jews escape during World War II and founded Emmaus, a renowned...

  • Neri Pozza

    Italian writer, editor, and publisher known for publishing works by notable authors like Montale and Gadda.

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August 05, 1912: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1912 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 05, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1912 was Under the Love Tree by Heidelberg Quintet, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

  1. - Under the Love Tree youtube
  2. - A Stein Song youtube
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August 05, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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August 05, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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August 05, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1912 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 August 05, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:06 pm and setting at 01:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1912.

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How old is someone born on August 05, 1912?


Someone born on August 05, 1912 is:

112 years 8 months old,

or 1352 months and 29 days old,

or 5882 weeks and 6 days old,

or 41180 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1912?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1912?

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