What happened on Thursday March 12, 1914?

About March 12th, 1914, in brief:

  • Historical events: George Westinghouse, a prominent American engineer and inventor, was commemorated on this date. Known for his groundbreaking work in electrical and railroad technologies, Westinghouse was a key innovator during the industrial revolution, developing the air brake system and promoting alternating current (AC) electricity distribution.
  • Day of the week: March 12th, 1914 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Comin' Thro' the Rye by Nellie Melba
  • Popular movie: The Monster and the Girl directed by Stuart Heisler

More about March 12th, 1914? See below for more news and curiosities on March 12th, 1914.

history

March 12, 1914: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 12, 1914:

  • George Westinghouse: Pioneering Engineer George Westinghouse, a prominent American engineer and inventor, was commemorated on this date. Known for his groundbreaking work in electrical and railroad technologies, Westinghouse was a key innovator during the industrial revolution, developing the air brake system and promoting alternating current (AC) electricity distribution.
  • Jan Kapr: Czech Composer Birth Jan Kapr was a notable Czech composer born on this date. He would later become known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical music, particularly in the post-war Czech musical landscape.

Events in 1914

March 12, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

Magazines from Mar. 12, 1914

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 1914

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was March 12, 1914?


March 12, 1914 was a Thursday and it was the 71st day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1914 can also be written as 3/12/1914 in the US and as 12/3/1914 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1914 in March 1914 calendar

timeadventure

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on March 12th, 1914 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for March 12, 1914
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
RIP

March 12, 1914: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 12, 1914:

  • George Westinghouse

    American inventor, entrepreneur and manufacturing genius.

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on March 12th

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was March 12, 1914 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
vinyl songs

March 12, 1914: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 12, 1914 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 9th and March 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

March 12, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1914 was Comin' Thro' the Rye by Nellie Melba, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

  1. - Comin' Thro' the Rye youtube
zodiac

March 12, 1914: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

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, 1914! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

March 12, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood 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 birth
zodiac

March 12, 1914: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

97%

The moon phase on March 12, 1914 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 1914 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, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 06:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 10, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Apr 10, 1914.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 1914


Your place in the Universe on March 12, 1914

star banner

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

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on March 12, 1914?


Someone born on March 12, 1914 is:

111 years 1 month old,

or 1333 months and 11 days old,

or 5797 weeks and 6 days old,

or 40585 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, 1914?

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, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 12, 1914.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Thursday March 12, 1914