What happened on Monday May 12, 1913?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1913:

• RMS Lusitania Secret Naval Refit The British ocean liner RMS Lusitania underwent a covert modification by the Royal Navy, preparing it for potential wartime service. This strategic preparation would tragically foreshadow the ship's eventual sinking on May 7, 1915, during World War I, resulting in the devastating loss of 1,195 civilian lives during a German submarine attack.
• Canonization of Patriarch Hermogenes Patriarch Hermogenes was officially canonized as a saint in the Russian Orthodox Church during a solemn ceremony held at the historic Assumption Cathedral within the Moscow Kremlin. This religious recognition highlighted his significant spiritual and historical importance in Russian ecclesiastical tradition.
• World Record Marathon by Harry Green Harry Green set a remarkable world record in marathon running, completing the race in an impressive time of 2 hours, 38 minutes, and 16.2 seconds. This achievement represented a significant milestone in early 20th-century long-distance running.

Events in 1913

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

Magazines from May. 12, 1913

Newspapers from May. 12, 1913

May 12, 1913 was a Monday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1913 can also be written as 5/12/1913 in the US and as 12/5/1913 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1913 in May 1913 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1913:

• Barrington Moore

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on May 12th

Famous people died on May 12, 1913:

• Susan Huntington Gilbert Dickinson
• Friedrich Huch
• Enriqueta Martí

Famous people who died in 1913

Famous people who died on May 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1913 was At the Devil's Ball by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Peerless Quartet - At the Devil's Ball
2. Olive Kline - When a Maid Comes Knocking at Your Door
3. Elsie Baker - Daddy Has a Sweetheart and Mother is Her Name

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:11 am and setting at 01:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1913 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 1913.

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Your place in the Universe on May 12, 1913

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Someone born on May 12, 1913 is:

112 years and 2 days old,

or 1344 months and 2 days old,

or 5844 weeks and 2 days old,

or 40910 days old,

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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

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

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