What happened on Friday October 10, 1913?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1913:

• Panama Canal Construction Milestone: Gamboa Dike Explosion U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially triggered the explosion of the Gamboa Dike, a pivotal moment in the Panama Canal's construction that symbolically and physically connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This engineering marvel represented a monumental achievement in global maritime infrastructure, dramatically reducing shipping transit times between the two oceans.
• Yuan Shikai Becomes First President of China Yuan Shikai was installed as the first president of the Republic of China, marking a critical transition in Chinese political history following the fall of the Qing Dynasty. His presidency represented a complex period of political transformation and power consolidation in early 20th-century China.
• Volturno Maritime Disaster The British passenger ship Volturno caught fire while crossing the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in a tragic maritime incident with 136 fatalities. The disaster highlighted the significant risks of early 20th-century sea travel and prompted subsequent improvements in maritime safety protocols.

Events in 1913

October 10, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 10, 1913

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1913

October 10, 1913 was a Friday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 10, 1913 can also be written as 10/10/1913 in the US and as 10/10/1913 in UK and Europe.

October 10, 1913 in October 1913 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1913:

• Claude Simon

  Nobel Prize-winning French novelist who was a key figure in the Nouveau Roman literary movement.

• Rémy Chauvin

  Renowned French scientist specializing in animal behavior and insect biology.

• French Fourth Republic

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1913:

• Adolphus Busch

  German-american entrepreneur and executive at anheuser-busch brewery, st.

• Katsura Tarō

  Japanese general and politician, 6th prime minister of japan (b. 1848).

• Hans Heyerdahl
• Gregorio María Aguirre y García

Famous people who died in 1913

Famous people who died on October 10th

October 10, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1913 was Last Night was the End of the World by Charles Harrison, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

1. Charles Harrison - Last Night was the End of the World

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

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 10, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1913 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 October 10, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 03:38 pm and setting at 02:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Oct 15, 1913.

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Your place in the Universe on October 10, 1913

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Someone born on October 10, 1913 is:

111 years 7 months old,

or 1339 months and 4 days old,

or 5822 weeks and 5 days old,

or 40759 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1913?

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, 1913?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 10, 1913.

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