What happened on Thursday October 10, 1912?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1912:

• First Major Battle of the First Balkan War On October 10, 1912, a significant military engagement occurred at Sarantaporo between Greek and Ottoman forces during the First Balkan War. The Greek army successfully captured the strategic towns of Servia and Kozani, marking a crucial early victory that demonstrated Greece's military capabilities and territorial ambitions against the declining Ottoman Empire.
• Australia's Maternity Allowance Act The Maternity Allowance Act was implemented on October 10, 1912, representing a pioneering social welfare policy in Australia. The legislation provided a 'baby bonus' of five pounds to mothers upon childbirth. However, the act was discriminatory, explicitly excluding indigenous mothers and non-citizens from receiving this financial support, reflecting the racial and social inequalities of the era.
• Dedication of Rice Institute On October 10, 1912, the Rice Institute (now known as Rice University) was officially dedicated in Houston, Texas. This momentous event marked the establishment of what would become a prestigious research university, symbolizing the growing commitment to higher education and academic excellence in the early 20th century United States.

Events in 1912

October 10, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 10, 1912

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1912

October 10, 1912 was a Thursday and it was the 284th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 10, 1912 can also be written as 10/10/1912 in the US and as 10/10/1912 in UK and Europe.

October 10, 1912 in October 1912 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1912:

• Ram Vilas Sharma

  Prominent Indian poet and literary critic known for his significant contributions to Hindi literature and academic discourse.

• Thomas Stoltz Harvey

Famous people born in 1912

Famous people born on October 10th

October 10, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1912 was Way Down South by Heidelberg Quintet, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Heidelberg Quintet - Way Down South
2. Ada Jones & Peerless Quartet - Whistle It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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October 10, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1912 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 October 10, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:59 am and setting at 05:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1912.

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Your place in the Universe on October 10, 1912

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Someone born on October 10, 1912 is:

112 years 7 months old,

or 1351 months and 4 days old,

or 5874 weeks and 6 days old,

or 41124 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1912?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 10, 1912.

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