What happened on Sunday April 13, 1919?

Here's what happened on April 13, 1919:

• Amritsar Massacre (Jallianwala Bagh) A tragic event where British and Gurkha troops, led by Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer, brutally massacred at least 379 unarmed Indian demonstrators in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar. The troops fired indiscriminately into a peaceful gathering, killing hundreds and wounding approximately 1,200-1,500 people, including men, women, and children. This event became a pivotal moment in India's struggle for independence, symbolizing the brutal nature of British colonial rule.
• Eugene V. Debs Imprisoned Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs enters Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for speaking out against the military draft during World War I. His imprisonment highlights the tensions surrounding free speech and anti-war sentiment in early 20th-century America.
• Establishment of Korean Provisional Government The Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea is established, marking an important step in Korea's struggle for independence from Japanese colonial rule.
• Madalyn Murray O'Hair Birth Birth of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, a prominent American atheist activist known for challenging religious practices in public institutions, particularly opposing prayer in schools.
• Howard Keel Birth Birth of Howard Keel (born Harry Clifford Leek), a renowned American actor and singer famous for his roles in classic Hollywood musicals like '7 Brides for 7 Brothers' and 'Kiss Me Kate'.

Events in 1919

April 13, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 13, 1919

Newspapers from Apr. 13, 1919

April 13, 1919 was a Sunday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1919 can also be written as 4/13/1919 in the US and as 13/4/1919 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 1919 in April 1919 calendar

Famous people born on April 13, 1919:

• Howard Keel

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• Madalyn Murray O'Hair

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Famous people born in 1919

Famous people born on April 13th

April 13, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 1919 was Beautiful Ohio by Olive Kline & Marguerite Dunlap, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. Olive Kline & Marguerite Dunlap - Beautiful Ohio
2. Yerkes Jazarimba Orchestra - Kentucky Dreams

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 13, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 13, 1919 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 1919 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 April 13, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:15 pm and setting at 05:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Apr 15, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on April 13, 1919

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Someone born on April 13, 1919 is:

106 years 1 month old,

or 1273 months and 1 day old,

or 5535 weeks and 3 days old,

or 38748 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1919?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 13, 1919.

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