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see horoscope and birth chart for August 12, 1928What happened on Sunday August 12, 1928?
About August 12th, 1928, in brief:
- Historical events: The 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam concluded, representing a significant international sporting event. These Games were notable for being the first to feature women's track and field events, marking a progressive moment in Olympic history.
- Day of the week: August 12th, 1928 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: The Mysterious Lady directed by Fred Niblo
More about August 12th, 1928? See below for more news and curiosities on August 12th, 1928.
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August 12, 1928: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 12, 1928:
- IX Olympic Games Close in Amsterdam The 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam concluded, representing a significant international sporting event. These Games were notable for being the first to feature women's track and field events, marking a progressive moment in Olympic history.
- Sloan-Kettering Institute Founded The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center was established in New York City, marking a significant milestone in cancer research and treatment. This pioneering institution would go on to become one of the world's premier cancer research and treatment centers.
- Hipólito Yrigoyen Elected President of Argentina The Argentine National Congress officially named Hipólito Yrigoyen as president-elect, continuing his significant role in Argentine political history. Yrigoyen was a key figure in the Radical Civic Union and an important leader in early 20th-century Argentine politics.
- Tragic Air Show Plane Crash in Heerlen A devastating plane crash occurred during an air show in Heerlen, Netherlands, resulting in four fatalities among spectators. This incident highlighted the risks associated with early aviation demonstrations.
August 12, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 12, 1928?
August 12, 1928 was a Sunday and it was the 225th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1928 can also be written as 8/12/1928 in the US and as 12/8/1928 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1928: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1928:
- Leoš Janáček
Czech composer and educator (b. 1854).
August 12, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 12, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1928 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 1928 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, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:23 am and setting at 07:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1928.
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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1928
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How old is someone born on August 12, 1928?
Someone born on August 12, 1928 is:
96 years 8 months old,
or 1160 months and 7 days old,
or 5044 weeks and 6 days old,
or 35314 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1928?
There are 115 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, 1928?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 12, 1928.
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