What happened on Friday April 13, 1923?

Here's what happened on April 13, 1923:

• Major Earthquake and Tsunami in Kamchatka Peninsula A significant seismic event occurred off the northern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, characterized by an 8.0 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake triggered massive tsunamis reaching heights up to 30 meters, causing widespread destruction and resulting in a tragic loss of life between 36 to 400 fatalities. This natural disaster highlighted the geological volatility of the region and the potential devastating impact of large-scale seismic and tsunami events.
• Moscow River Flooding The Moskva River experienced a significant overflow, leading to flooding within the city of Moscow. This event likely caused disruption to urban infrastructure, transportation, and daily life for residents.
• First College Three-Weapon Fencing Championship The United States Army team successfully won the inaugural college three-weapon fencing championship, marking a significant milestone in collegiate sports and military athletic achievement.

Events in 1923

April 13, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 13, 1923

Newspapers from Apr. 13, 1923

April 13, 1923 was a Friday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1923 can also be written as 4/13/1923 in the US and as 13/4/1923 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 1923 in April 1923 calendar

Famous people born on April 13, 1923:

• Don Adams

  Famous American actor best known for his comedic role as Maxwell Smart in the classic TV series 'Get Smart'.

• Frank Westmore

  Renowned Hollywood makeup artist from the famous Westmore family, who pioneered makeup techniques in the film industry and co-founded the...

Famous people born in 1923

Famous people born on April 13th

April 13, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 1923 was Carolina in the Morning by American Quartet, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. American Quartet - Carolina in the Morning
2. Marion Harris - Rose of the Rio Grande
3. Van & Schenck - You Tell Her - I Stutter

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, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 13, 1923 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 1923 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, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:13 am and setting at 05:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1923.

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Your place in the Universe on April 13, 1923

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Someone born on April 13, 1923 is:

102 years 1 month old,

or 1225 months and 1 day old,

or 5326 weeks and 5 days old,

or 37287 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1923?

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, 1923?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 13, 1923.

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