What happened on Thursday October 12, 1911?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1911:

• Xinhai Revolution Begins in China A pivotal moment in Chinese history unfolded as revolutionaries captured Wuchang, marking the start of the Xinhai Revolution. The Hubei provincial assembly voted to secede from the Qing Empire and establish a republic. Colonel Li Yuanhong officially announced the overthrow of the centuries-old Qing dynasty. Strategic cities of Hangkow and Hanyang were peacefully occupied by rebel forces, signaling the beginning of the end for imperial rule in China.
• First Society of American Indians Convention The Society of American Indians held its inaugural organizing convention in Columbus, Ohio, representing an important milestone in Native American civil organization and advocacy. This gathering marked a significant moment of collective indigenous leadership and self-representation in early 20th-century United States.
• First Cubist Musical Performance A groundbreaking artistic experiment took place in Paris at the Theatre des Capucines with the premiere of the first 'cubist musical'. The performance featured M. Armand Berthez wearing an innovative costume composed of overlapping polygonal designs, representing an avant-garde fusion of visual art and musical performance.

Events in 1911

October 12, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1911

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1911

October 12, 1911 was a Thursday and it was the 285th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1911 can also be written as 10/12/1911 in the US and as 12/10/1911 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1911 in October 1911 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1911:

• Vijay Merchant

  Legendary Indian cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills and significant contributions to Indian cricket during the early 20th...

• Piero Taruffi

  Renowned Italian racing driver and motorcycle racer who made significant contributions to motorsports in the mid-20th century.

• Félix Lévitan
• Louis de Guiringaud
• Maribel Vinson

Famous people born in 1911

Famous people born on October 12th

October 12, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1911 was When You're in Town by Henry Burr & Elise Stevenson, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Henry Burr & Elise Stevenson - When You're in Town
2. Henry Burr & Elise Stevenson - Save Up Your Kisses for a Rainy Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 12, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 1911 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 1911 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 October 12, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 08:16 pm and setting at 12:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 1911 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 1911.

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Your place in the Universe on October 12, 1911

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Someone born on October 12, 1911 is:

113 years 7 months old,

or 1363 months and 2 days old,

or 5926 weeks and 6 days old,

or 41488 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1911?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1911?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 12, 1911.

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