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see horoscope and birth chart for January 06, 1912What happened on Saturday January 06, 1912?
About January 6th, 1912, in brief:
- Historical events: German geophysicist Alfred Wegener first presented his groundbreaking theory of continental drift at a meeting of the Geological Association of Germany in Frankfurt am Main, challenging existing geological understanding and laying the foundation for modern plate tectonics.
- Day of the week: January 6th, 1912 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Knock Wood by Sophie Tucker
- Popular movie: La mégère apprivoisée directed by Henri Desfontaines
More about January 6th, 1912? See below for more news and curiosities on January 6th, 1912.
Table of contents
- January 06, 1912: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 06, 1912?
- Who was born on January 06, 1912?
- January 06, 1912: What famous people died on that day?
- January 06, 1912: Number 1 song on that day
- January 06, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 06, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 06, 1912?
- Back in 1912
January 06, 1912: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 06, 1912:
- Alfred Wegener Presents Continental Drift Theory German geophysicist Alfred Wegener first presented his groundbreaking theory of continental drift at a meeting of the Geological Association of Germany in Frankfurt am Main, challenging existing geological understanding and laying the foundation for modern plate tectonics.
- New Mexico Becomes 47th U.S. State New Mexico was admitted as the 47th state of the United States at 1:35 pm, after U.S. President William Howard Taft signed the official proclamation, marking a significant milestone in the territorial expansion of the United States.
- First Airplane Crash in Australia The first recorded airplane crash in Australia occurred when pilot W. E. Hart was forced to crash land between Mount Druitt and Rooty Hill in New South Wales. Remarkably, Hart and his companion escaped with only minor injuries, highlighting the early risks of aviation.
January 06, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 06, 1912?
January 06, 1912 was a Saturday and it was the 6th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 06, 1912 can also be written as 1/6/1912 in the US and as 6/1/1912 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 06, 1912?
Famous people born on January 06, 1912:
- Jacques Ellul
Influential French philosopher and sociologist known for critical analyses of technology, propaganda, and the intersection of religion and...
- Danny Thomas
Renowned American entertainer, comedian, and philanthropist best known for his successful television shows and founding St. Jude Children's...
January 06, 1912: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 06, 1912:
- Georg Achen
- Bruno Pelaggi
- Giovanni Battista Unterveger
January 06, 1912: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 06, 1912 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 06, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1912 was Knock Wood by Sophie Tucker, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
- Sophie Tucker - Knock Wood
- Lyric Quartet - There's a Girl in Havana
January 06, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 06, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 06, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 06, 1912 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 January 06, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 07:22 pm and setting at 09:59 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 04, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1912.
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Your place in the Universe on January 06, 1912
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Someone born on January 06, 1912 is:
113 years 3 months old,
or 1359 months and 17 days old,
or 5911 weeks and 4 days old,
or 41381 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1912?
There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 6th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1912?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 06, 1912.
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Back in 1912
