What happened on Wednesday August 13, 1919?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1919:

• American Expeditionary Forces Hospital Closure The American Expeditionary Forces closed their military hospitals in Paris, with Hospital No. 57 discharging its final patient after treating over 8,500 patients since September 1918, signaling the conclusion of medical operations following World War I.
• Amritsar Massacre British colonial troops opened fire on peaceful demonstrators in Amritsar, India, resulting in the tragic killing of approximately 350 unarmed civilians. This brutal event became a pivotal moment in India's struggle for independence, highlighting the extreme violence of British colonial rule.
• First Major German Gay Magazine Publication The first significant German gay magazine, *Die Freundschaft*, began publication, becoming a landmark publication of the Weimar era and representing an important moment in LGBTQ+ cultural expression and visibility.
• Man o' War's Surprising Defeat The legendary racehorse Man o' War suffered his only defeat when 'Upset' won at Saratoga, creating one of horse racing's most memorable historical moments. This unexpected loss became a legendary story in sports history.
• U.S. Marines 6th Machine Gun Battalion Disbandment The 6th Machine Gun Battalion of the U.S. Marines was officially disbanded at Quantico, Virginia, marking a post-World War I military reorganization.
• Birth of George Shearing George Shearing, a renowned British jazz pianist and composer, was born. He would later become a significant figure in jazz music, known for his distinctive piano style and contributions to the genre.
• U.S. Army Border Air Patrol Search Mission The United States Army Border Air Patrol initiated a search operation for missing pilots Harold G. Peterson and Paul H. Davis along the U.S.-Mexican border after their aircraft failed to return to base, demonstrating early military aviation search and rescue capabilities.
• Waitt & Bond Cigar Company Relocation Cigar manufacturer Waitt & Bond announced the relocation of its operations from Boston to Newark, New Jersey, due to an ongoing cigar makers' strike. This move represented the industrial shifts and labor challenges of the early 20th century.

Events in 1919

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

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1919

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1919

August 13, 1919 was a Wednesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1919 can also be written as 8/13/1919 in the US and as 13/8/1919 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1919 in August 1919 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1919:

• George Shearing

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Famous people born in 1919

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1919 was Just as We Used to Do by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Billy Murray - Just as We Used to Do
2. Earl Fuller's Novelty Orchestra - Egyptland
3. Sterling Trio - Friends

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1919 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 13, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:43 pm and setting at 09:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 11, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on August 13, 1919

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Someone born on August 13, 1919 is:

105 years 9 months old,

or 1269 months and 1 day old,

or 5518 weeks

or 38626 days old,

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

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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

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

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