What happened on Saturday August 12, 1911?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1911:

• BOGUS: Racist Canadian Immigration Policy The Canadian government under Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier implemented a discriminatory Order in Council that prohibited Black immigrants from entering Canada, citing unsuitable climate and national requirements. This racist policy exemplified the systemic discrimination prevalent in early 20th century immigration policies.
• Duke Kahanamoku Breaks Swimming World Records Duke Kahanamoku, a legendary Hawaiian swimmer, made history by breaking three world swimming records in a single meet. He became the first person to swim 100 yards in under a minute and reduced the 50-yard freestyle record by 1.6 seconds, cementing his status as a pioneering athlete.
• Tragic Murder of British Colonial Official in Nigeria Henry Percival James, a British Assistant Commissioner of Nigeria, was brutally murdered along with five other individuals while traveling on government business along the Forcados River. This incident highlighted the dangerous conditions faced by colonial administrators in early 20th century Africa.
• Birth of Jane Wyatt, American Actress Jane Wyatt was born, who would later become a notable American actress known for her roles in film and television, including the popular sitcom 'Father Knows Best'.

Events in 1911

August 12, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1911

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1911

August 12, 1911 was a Saturday and it was the 224th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1911 can also be written as 8/12/1911 in the US and as 12/8/1911 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1911 in August 1911 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1911:

• Cantinflas

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Famous people born in 1911

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1911:

• Jozef Israëls
• Raimund von Stillfried

Famous people who died in 1911

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1911 was That Was Before I Met You (solo version) by Walter Van Brunt, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Walter Van Brunt - That Was Before I Met You (solo version)
2. Nora Bayes & Jack Norworth - Turn Off Your Light, Mr. Moon Man
3. Ada Jones & Walter Van Brunt - That was Before I Met You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1911 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 1911 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 12, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:35 pm and setting at 08:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 1911 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1911.

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Someone born on August 12, 1911 is:

113 years 9 months old,

or 1365 months and 2 days old,

or 5935 weeks and 4 days old,

or 41549 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1911?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1911?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 12, 1911.

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