What happened on Thursday August 08, 1912?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1912:

• Pope Pius X Addresses Indigenous Rights Abuses Pope Pius X issued a significant encyclical condemning the systematic abuse of indigenous tribes in the Putumayo region of Peru. This papal statement drew international attention to the human rights violations occurring in the region, primarily related to the rubber trade.
• Krupp AG Celebrates 100 Years with Imperial Ceremony Friederich Krupp AG, the renowned German armaments company, commemorated its centennial with a grand ceremony in Essen. Kaiser Wilhelm II delivered the keynote address, accompanied by the Chancellor, cabinet members, and Prince Henry, underscoring the company's significant role in German industrial and military power.
• Assassination of Haitian President Cincinnatus Leconte Cincinnatus Leconte, the President of Haiti, was killed in a mysterious explosion at the presidential palace in Port-au-Prince. The circumstances surrounding his death were described as an 'accidental explosion', though the true nature of the incident remained unclear, marking a significant moment in Haitian political history.
• Deadly Mine Explosion in Gerthe, Germany A catastrophic mine explosion occurred at the Lothringen Coal Company in the village of Gerthe, located in the Westphalia region of Germany. The tragic incident resulted in the loss of 103 miners' lives, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in early 20th-century coal mining.

Events in 1912

August 08, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1912

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1912

August 08, 1912 was a Thursday and it was the 221st day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1912 can also be written as 8/8/1912 in the US and as 8/8/1912 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1912 in August 1912 calendar

Famous people born on August 08, 1912:

• Bangalor Venkata Raman

  Bangalor Venkata Raman was a renowned Indian physicist who made significant contributions to atmospheric science and founded the Indian...

• Jacques Bergier

Famous people born in 1912

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August 08, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1912 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 11:44 pm and setting at 04:58 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 08, 1912

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Someone born on August 08, 1912 is:

112 years 9 months old,

or 1353 months and 3 days old,

or 5883 weeks and 3 days old,

or 41184 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1912?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 08, 1912.

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