What happened on Saturday October 12, 1912?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1912:

• Montreal's Record-Breaking Grain Elevator The Port of Montreal inaugurated the world's largest grain elevator, dramatically expanding its storage capacity and significantly enhancing Canada's agricultural export infrastructure. This technological achievement underscored the country's growing importance in global agricultural trade.
• North Mount Lyell Mine Disaster A devastating underground fire erupted at the North Mount Lyell Mine located on the west coast of Tasmania, resulting in the tragic death of 42 miners. The incident highlighted the dangerous working conditions in early 20th-century mining operations and prompted subsequent safety reforms in the mining industry.
• Stock Market Volatility During First Balkan War International stock markets in London, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna experienced significant downturns as geopolitical tensions escalated during the First Balkan War. The financial markets reflected the growing uncertainty and potential economic impact of the emerging conflict in southeastern Europe.
• Establishment of Hsikangseng Province A new administrative province, Hsikangseng, was created from territories in West Sichuan and Eastern Tibet, with its capital established at Batang. This reorganization represented the complex geopolitical landscape of early 20th-century China and its ongoing territorial adjustments.
• Quarr Abbey Consecration A new abbey was consecrated at the historic Quarr Abbey site on the Isle of Wight, continuing a long-standing religious tradition and preserving the architectural and spiritual heritage of the location.

Events in 1912

October 12, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1912

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1912

October 12, 1912 was a Saturday and it was the 286th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1912 can also be written as 10/12/1912 in the US and as 12/10/1912 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1912 in October 1912 calendar

October 12, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1912 was Way Down South by Heidelberg Quintet, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Heidelberg Quintet - Way Down South
2. Ada Jones & Peerless Quartet - Whistle It

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

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October 12, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 1912 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 1912 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, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:26 am and setting at 06:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1912.

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Your place in the Universe on October 12, 1912

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Someone born on October 12, 1912 is:

112 years 7 months old,

or 1351 months and 20 days old,

or 5877 weeks and 1 day old,

or 41140 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1912?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 12, 1912.

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