What happened on Wednesday March 12, 1913?

Here's what happened on March 12, 1913:

• Canberra Named as Australia's Future Capital On March 12, 1913, Canberra was officially named as the future capital of Australia. The naming ceremony marked the beginning of construction for the new national capital, with Melbourne serving as the temporary capital until 1927. This event was a significant milestone in Australia's nation-building process, symbolizing the country's transition from a collection of separate colonies to a unified Commonwealth.
• Construction of Canberra Begins Australia officially began constructing its new capital city, Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory. This marked a pivotal moment in the nation's development, creating a purpose-built capital to serve as the seat of federal government.
• Foundation Stone of Australian Capitol Laid The foundation stone for the Australian capitol building in Canberra was laid, marking an important step in establishing the new national capital's infrastructure.
• Harold Butler Birth Harold Butler, an English pace bowler who would later become prominent in cricket during the late 1940s, was born on this date.

Events in 1913

March 12, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 12, 1913

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 1913

March 12, 1913 was a Wednesday and it was the 71st day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1913 can also be written as 3/12/1913 in the US and as 12/3/1913 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1913 in March 1913 calendar

Famous people born on March 12, 1913:

• Yashwantrao Chavan

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 5th Deputy Prime Minister of India, playing a significant role in the country's...

• Agathe von Trapp

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on March 12th

Famous people died on March 12, 1913:

• Josef Bayer
• Henry Detouche

Famous people who died in 1913

Famous people who died on March 12th

March 12, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1913 was On the Road to Mandalay by Frank Croxton, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. Frank Croxton - On the Road to Mandalay
2. American Quartet - That Old Girl of Mine
3. Ada Jones & Walter Van Brunt - When I Get You Alone To-Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 12, 1913! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

March 12, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on March 12, 1913 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 1913 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 March 12, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:03 am and setting at 10:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Mar 22, 1913.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 1913

Your place in the Universe on March 12, 1913

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on March 12, 1913 is:

112 years 1 month old,

or 1345 months and 11 days old,

or 5850 weeks

or 40950 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 12, 1913?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 1913?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 12, 1913.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.