What happened on Saturday February 08, 1913?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1913:

• President Taft Delivers Congressional Eulogy In a historic moment, U.S. President William Howard Taft became the first incumbent president in over 110 years to personally address a house of Congress. He appeared before the United States Senate to deliver a heartfelt eulogy for the late Vice-President James S. Sherman, who had passed away in November 1912, marking a significant moment of presidential tribute and political tradition.
• First Pilot Shot Down in Combat During First Balkan War Russian pilot N. de Sackoff became the first pilot shot down in combat when his biplane was hit by ground fire during a bombing run on the walls of Fort Bezhani in the First Balkan War. After being downed near Preveza, on the coast north of the Ionian island of Lefkada, he secured local Greek assistance, repaired his airplane, and successfully flew back to his base, demonstrating remarkable resilience and resourcefulness.
• Spectacular Meteor Procession Observed Across North America On the evening of February 8, 1913, a remarkable astronomical event unfolded as a series of brilliant meteors streaked across the North American sky. The meteor procession, first spotted in Mortlach, Saskatchewan at 9:05 pm, was witnessed by hundreds of people in Toronto and tracked moving south-easterly. The celestial display was also observed by Col. W. R. Winter from Bermuda, reported by seven ships at sea, and last seen near Cape Sao Roque at the eastern tip of Brazil, creating a widespread and memorable sky spectacle.

Events in 1913

February 08, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1913

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1913

February 08, 1913 was a Saturday and it was the 39th day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1913 can also be written as 2/8/1913 in the US and as 8/2/1913 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1913 in February 1913 calendar

February 08, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1913 was When the Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam' by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week February 3rd and February 9th.

1. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - When the Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam'
2. Alice Nielsen - In the Gloaming
3. American Quartet - On the Mississippi

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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February 08, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1913 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 1913 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 February 08, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:15 am and setting at 08:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 1913.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1913

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Someone born on February 08, 1913 is:

112 years 2 months old,

or 1346 months and 15 days old,

or 5854 weeks and 4 days old,

or 40982 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1913?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1913?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 08, 1913.

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