What happened on Sunday July 12, 1908?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1908:

• New York to Paris Automobile Race In a remarkable demonstration of early automotive technology and human ambition, six pioneering automobiles embarked on an unprecedented 20,000-mile transcontinental race from New York City to Paris. This audacious journey challenged the limits of early motor vehicles and highlighted the emerging potential of automotive transportation across diverse terrains.
• Robert Peary's North Pole Expedition Robert Peary launched a groundbreaking expedition to the North Pole in 1908, aiming to be the first explorer to reach this challenging and remote geographical landmark. His journey represented a pinnacle of early 20th-century polar exploration, testing human endurance and navigational skills in one of the world's most unforgiving environments.

Events in 1908

July 12, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1908

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1908

July 12, 1908 was a Sunday and it was the 194th day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1908 can also be written as 7/12/1908 in the US and as 12/7/1908 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1908 in July 1908 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1908:

• Milton Berle

  Pioneering American comedian known as 'Mr.

• Alain Cuny

  Versatile French actor who transitioned from medicine to film, becoming a notable performer in several landmark European cinema classics.

• Jules Evenou
• Will P Benjamine

Famous people born in 1908

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1908:

• William D. Coleman

  13th president of liberia (b. 1842).

Famous people who died in 1908

Famous people who died on July 12th

July 12, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1908 was Are You Sincere? by Elise Stevenson, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

1. Elise Stevenson - Are You Sincere?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 12, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1908 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 1908 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 July 12, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:34 pm and setting at 04:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 14, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 1908.

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1908

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Someone born on July 12, 1908 is:

116 years 9 months old,

or 1401 months and 23 days old,

or 6095 weeks and 1 day old,

or 42666 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1908?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 12, 1908?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 12, 1908.

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