What happened on Wednesday August 07, 1912?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1912:

• Discovery of Cosmic Rays Victor Hess, an Austrian-American physicist, made a groundbreaking scientific discovery on August 7, 1912, when he identified and demonstrated the existence of cosmic rays. His research involved high-altitude balloon experiments that proved radiation was coming from outer space, fundamentally changing our understanding of physics and astronomy.
• Theodore Roosevelt Nominated by Progressive Party On August 7, 1912, the Progressive Party (also known as the Bull Moose Party) officially nominated Theodore Roosevelt as their presidential candidate. This marked a significant moment in American political history, as Roosevelt had split from the Republican Party to lead this new progressive political movement.
• Clarence Darrow's Legal Triumph On August 7, 1912, renowned lawyer Clarence Darrow was acquitted of criminal charges, a significant moment in his legendary legal career. Darrow, known for his progressive views and defense of controversial clients, successfully defended himself against allegations, showcasing his exceptional legal skills.
• Death of François-Alphonse Forel François-Alphonse Forel, a prominent Swiss hydrologist and pioneer in limnology (the study of inland waters), passed away on August 7, 1912. Born in 1841, Forel made significant contributions to understanding lake ecosystems and was considered one of the founders of modern limnological research.

Events in 1912

August 07, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1912

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1912

August 07, 1912 was a Wednesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1912 can also be written as 8/7/1912 in the US and as 7/8/1912 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1912 in August 1912 calendar

Famous people died on August 07, 1912:

• François-Alphonse Forel

  Swiss hydrologist and limnologist (d. 1912).

• Franz Hartmann

Famous people who died in 1912

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1912 was Under the Love Tree by Heidelberg Quintet, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Heidelberg Quintet - Under the Love Tree
2. Reed Miller - A Stein Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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August 07, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1912 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 11:03 pm and setting at 03:50 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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Your place in the Universe on August 07, 1912

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Someone born on August 07, 1912 is:

112 years 8 months old,

or 1352 months and 27 days old,

or 5882 weeks and 4 days old,

or 41178 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1912?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 07, 1912.

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