What happened on Tuesday June 12, 1923?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1923:

• Harry Houdini's Daring Upside-Down Straight Jacket Escape Legendary escape artist Harry Houdini performed a spectacular public stunt in New York City, freeing himself from a straight jacket while suspended 40 feet above ground. This dramatic demonstration showcased Houdini's extraordinary physical skills and showmanship, further cementing his reputation as the world's most famous magician and escape artist.
• William Walton's Façade Premiere Composer William Walton's avant-garde performance piece 'Façade' was performed for the first time, marking a significant moment in early 20th-century modernist music. The experimental work, featuring spoken poetry set to complex musical arrangements, challenged traditional musical conventions and represented a bold artistic statement.
• DUPE: Horace Goldin's Magic Illusion Patent Magician Horace Goldin was granted a patent for the iconic illusion of sawing a woman in half, a performance technique that would become a staple of magic shows throughout the 20th century. This patent formalized a classic magic trick that continues to fascinate audiences worldwide.

Events in 1923

June 12, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1923

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1923

June 12, 1923 was a Tuesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1923 can also be written as 6/12/1923 in the US and as 12/6/1923 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1923 in June 1923 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1923:

• Monty Westmore

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Famous people born in 1923

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June 12, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1923 was Dearest (You're the Nearest to My Heart) by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Dearest (You're the Nearest to My Heart)
2. John McCormack - The Lost Chord
3. Isham Jones & His Orchestra - Farewell Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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June 12, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 12, 1923 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 12, 1923 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 June 12, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:23 am and setting at 07:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1923.

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Your place in the Universe on June 12, 1923

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Someone born on June 12, 1923 is:

101 years 11 months old,

or 1223 months and 2 days old,

or 5318 weeks and 1 day old,

or 37227 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 12, 1923?

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 12, 1923.

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