What happened on Saturday May 11, 1912?

About May 11th, 1912, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 11, 1912, the United States officially organized Alaska as a territory, marking a significant milestone in the expansion and governance of the United States. This territorial status preceded Alaska's eventual statehood, which would occur 47 years later in 1959. The territorial designation provided a formal administrative structure for the region and represented the federal government's increasing interest in developing and integrating the resource-rich Alaskan landscape.
  • Day of the week: May 11th, 1912 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Ragtime Mocking Bird by Dolly Connolly
  • Popular movie: Lumpacivagabundus directed by Géza von Bolváry

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May 11, 1912: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1912:

  • Alaska Becomes a US Territory On May 11, 1912, the United States officially organized Alaska as a territory, marking a significant milestone in the expansion and governance of the United States. This territorial status preceded Alaska's eventual statehood, which would occur 47 years later in 1959. The territorial designation provided a formal administrative structure for the region and represented the federal government's increasing interest in developing and integrating the resource-rich Alaskan landscape.
  • Phil Silvers Born in Brooklyn Phil Silvers, the renowned comedian who would later become famous for the 'Sergeant Bilko-Phil Silvers Show', was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 11, 1912. Silvers would go on to become a significant figure in American comedy, known for his distinctive comedic style and memorable television performances.
  • 38th Kentucky Derby Held The 38th Kentucky Derby took place on May 11, 1912, with jockey Carol H. Shilling riding the horse Worth to victory. The race was completed in a time of 2:09.4, showcasing the competitive spirit and athletic prowess of both horse and rider during the early 20th century.

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May 11, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 11, 1912?


May 11, 1912 was a Saturday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1912 can also be written as 5/11/1912 in the US and as 11/5/1912 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 11, 1912?


Famous people born on May 11, 1912:

  • Saadat Hasan Manto

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May 11, 1912: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 1912 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 11, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1912 was Ragtime Mocking Bird by Dolly Connolly, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

  1. - Ragtime Mocking Bird youtube
  2. - When I was Twenty-one and You Were Sweet Sixteen youtube
  3. - When I Was Twenty-One and You Were Sweet Sixteen youtube
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May 11, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 11, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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May 11, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1912 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 May 11, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:13 am and setting at 02:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 01, 1912 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1912.

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How old is someone born on May 11, 1912?


Someone born on May 11, 1912 is:

112 years 11 months old,

or 1355 months and 22 days old,

or 5895 weeks

or 41265 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1912?

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