What happened on Tuesday August 12, 1919?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1919:

• British Military Levies Commence Operations in Mesopotamia In a significant colonial administrative development, the first British-controlled military units composed of local Iraqis and diverse ethnic groups, known as 'levies', began their operational activities in the region formerly known as Mesopotamia. This marked an important transition in British military and administrative strategy in the Middle East.
• Russian Civil War: Denikin's Western Offensive Strategy During the Russian Civil War, General Anton Denikin issued a strategic directive for the Third Army Corps to launch a comprehensive offensive in the western territories. As part of this military campaign, he specifically tasked General Nikolai Bredov with leading a special force aimed at capturing the strategically important city of Kiev.
• Nationwide Actors' Strike Expands Across United States The actors' strike dramatically escalated on August 12, 1919, spreading beyond its initial location to multiple major cities across the United States. Following the initial walkout, actors in Chicago initiated the movement, which quickly gained momentum and inspired similar actions in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Events in 1919

August 12, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1919

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1919

August 12, 1919 was a Tuesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1919 can also be written as 8/12/1919 in the US and as 12/8/1919 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1919 in August 1919 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1919:

• Margaret Burbidge

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• Vikram Sarabhai

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• Decio Gioseffi

Famous people born in 1919

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1919:

• Ernest Gimson
• Antonio Tami

Famous people who died in 1919

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1919 was Just as We Used to Do by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Billy Murray - Just as We Used to Do
2. Earl Fuller's Novelty Orchestra - Egyptland
3. Sterling Trio - Friends

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1919 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 1919 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, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:12 pm and setting at 08:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 11, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1919

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Someone born on August 12, 1919 is:

105 years 9 months old,

or 1269 months and 2 days old,

or 5518 weeks and 1 day old,

or 38627 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 12, 1919.

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