What happened on Friday August 09, 1912?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1912:

• Kosovo Albanian Rebels Challenge Ottoman Authority Albanian rebel leaders in Kosovo presented a comprehensive list of 14 demands to a vizier of the Ottoman Empire, signaling growing tensions and the desire for greater autonomy in the region. This event was part of the broader political upheaval and nationalist movements challenging Ottoman imperial control in the Balkans during the early 20th century.
• Birth of Anne Brown, Pioneering Opera Singer Anne Brown was born in Baltimore, Maryland, who would later become a groundbreaking African American opera singer. She is historically significant for being the first performer to portray the character of 'Bess' in George Gershwin's landmark opera *Porgy and Bess*, a role that was pivotal in the development of African American representation in classical music.
• Devastating Earthquake in Ottoman Turkey A powerful earthquake struck near the Dardanelles in Turkey, causing significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The seismic event resulted in 3,000 fatalities and left 1,575 people injured, highlighting the region's geological vulnerability and the devastating potential of natural disasters during the early 20th century.

Events in 1912

August 09, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1912

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1912

August 09, 1912 was a Friday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1912 can also be written as 8/9/1912 in the US and as 9/8/1912 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1912 in August 1912 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1912:

• Igor Markevitch

  Igor Markevitch was a renowned Ukrainian-born composer, conductor, and music scholar who significantly influenced 20th-century classical...

• Anne Wiggins Brown

Famous people born in 1912

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1912:

• Alfred Wills
• Juana Josefa Cipitria y Barriola

Famous people who died in 1912

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 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 9th 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 09, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1912 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 12:36 am and setting at 05:56 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 09, 1912

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Someone born on August 09, 1912 is:

112 years 9 months old,

or 1353 months and 15 days old,

or 5885 weeks and 1 day old,

or 41196 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1912?

There are 77 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 09, 1912.

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