What happened on Saturday August 06, 1910?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1910:

• Launch of HMS Lion Royal Navy Battlecruiser On August 6, 1910, the HMS Lion was launched at Devonport, representing a major milestone in naval technology. As the first of the 'super-Dreadnought' class of Royal Navy battlecruisers, this vessel symbolized Britain's naval supremacy and the rapid technological advancements in maritime military engineering during the early 20th century.
• Assassination Attempt on New York City Mayor William J. Gaynor On August 6, 1910, New York City Mayor William J. Gaynor was seriously wounded during an assassination attempt, marking a significant moment of political violence in early 20th-century urban American history.
• Brazil's Naval Expansion Ambitions On August 6, 1910, Brazil announced ambitious plans to construct the Rio de Janeiro, initially intended to be the largest and most powerful battleship in history. However, due to economic constraints, the project was scaled back, and a smaller version was ultimately sold to Turkey, reflecting the complex interplay of naval ambition and economic realities of the era.

Events in 1910

August 06, 1910: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1910

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1910

August 06, 1910 was a Saturday and it was the 218th day of the year 1910 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1910 can also be written as 8/6/1910 in the US and as 6/8/1910 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1910 in August 1910 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1910:

• Charles Crichton

  Renowned British film director and editor known for his significant contributions to British comedy, particularly with Ealing Studios.

• Adoniran Barbosa

  Iconic Brazilian musician and composer who was a key figure in São Paulo's samba and popular music scene.

Famous people born in 1910

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1910:

• Eugène Trutat

Famous people who died in 1910

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1910: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1910 was Ave Maria by Frances Alda, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Frances Alda - Ave Maria
2. Frank Stanley & Henry Burr - We Shall Meet Bye and Bye
3. Kitty Cheatham - I've Got a Pain in My Sawdust
4. Harry Macdonough & Lucy Isabelle Marsh - Ring O' Roses

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1910: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1910 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1910 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 1910 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 06, 1910 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 06:06 am and setting at 08:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 1910 while the next full moon would come on Aug 20, 1910.

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Someone born on August 06, 1910 is:

114 years 9 months old,

or 1377 months and 8 days old,

or 5988 weeks and 4 days old,

or 41920 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1910?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1910?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 06, 1910.

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