What happened on Saturday June 13, 1925?

About June 13th, 1925, in brief:

  • Historical events: Charles Francis Jenkins achieved a groundbreaking milestone in multimedia technology by conducting the first synchronized transmission of pictures and sound. Using a mechanical system with 48 lines, Jenkins successfully transmitted a 10-minute film of a miniature windmill in motion across a 5-mile distance from Anacostia to Washington, DC. The demonstration was witnessed by representatives from the National Bureau of Standards, U.S. Navy, and Commerce Department, marking a significant moment in early broadcast technology.
  • Day of the week: June 13th, 1925 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: The St. Louis Blues by Bessie Smith
  • Popular movie: The Gold Rush directed by Charles Chaplin

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June 13, 1925: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 13, 1925:

  • First Public Demonstration of Synchronized Picture and Sound Transmission Charles Francis Jenkins achieved a groundbreaking milestone in multimedia technology by conducting the first synchronized transmission of pictures and sound. Using a mechanical system with 48 lines, Jenkins successfully transmitted a 10-minute film of a miniature windmill in motion across a 5-mile distance from Anacostia to Washington, DC. The demonstration was witnessed by representatives from the National Bureau of Standards, U.S. Navy, and Commerce Department, marking a significant moment in early broadcast technology.
  • Founding of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, one of the most significant academic institutions in Greece, was established. Named after the famous philosopher Aristotle, this university would become a crucial center of learning and research in the region.
  • Genna Crime Family Member Killed in Shootout Mike Genna, a member of Chicago's notorious Genna crime family, was killed by police during a violent confrontation with the North Side Gang. This incident highlights the intense gang conflicts and law enforcement struggles in 1920s Chicago.
  • Establishment of Göztepe Football Club Göztepe, a prominent Turkish football club based in İzmir, was founded. The club would go on to become an important part of Turkish football history and culture.
  • 57th Belmont Stakes Horse Race The 57th Belmont Stakes horse race was won by jockey Albert Johnson riding American Flag, with a winning time of 2:16.8. This victory was a notable moment in the prestigious horse racing event.

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June 13, 1925: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 13, 1925?


June 13, 1925 was a Saturday and it was the 164th day of the year 1925 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 13, 1925 can also be written as 6/13/1925 in the US and as 13/6/1925 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 13, 1925?


Famous people born on June 13, 1925:

  • Burton Watson

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June 13, 1925: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 13, 1925:

  • Paul Teste
  • Théophile Homolle

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June 13, 1925: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 13, 1925 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 8th and June 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 13, 1925: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 13, 1925 was The St. Louis Blues by Bessie Smith, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

  1. - The St. Louis Blues youtube
  2. - At the End of the Road youtube
  3. - Will You Remember Me? youtube
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June 13, 1925: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 13th is Gemini.

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June 13, 1925: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 13, 1925 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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June 13, 1925: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 13, 1925 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 13, 1925 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 June 13, 1925 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:20 am and setting at 01:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 06, 1925 while the next full moon would come on Jul 06, 1925.

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How old is someone born on June 13, 1925?


Someone born on June 13, 1925 is:

99 years 10 months old,

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or 5210 weeks and 4 days old,

or 36474 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 13, 1925?

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