What happened on Wednesday October 13, 1909?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1909:

• Execution of Francisco Ferrer Sparks International Outrage Professor Francisco Ferrer was executed by a firing squad in Barcelona after a controversial military court trial, which convicted him of allegedly inciting the Catalan uprising against the Kingdom of Spain. His execution triggered significant international protests, leading to riots outside Spanish embassies in Paris and other major European capitals. The event highlighted tensions between progressive intellectuals and conservative Spanish authorities.
• Birth of Political Cartoonist Herblock Herbert L. Block, known professionally as Herblock, was born. He would later become a renowned political cartoonist known for his influential and satirical commentary on American politics and social issues.
• Trilateral Rail Agreement for Gotthard Tunnel Germany, Italy, and Switzerland signed a significant transportation agreement granting Germans and Italians access to the strategic Gotthard Rail Tunnel, enhancing cross-Alpine transportation and economic cooperation between these European nations.
• Establishment of Ontario Provincial Police The Ontario Provincial Police was officially established in Toronto, marking an important milestone in the province's law enforcement infrastructure and governance.

Events in 1909

October 13, 1909: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1909

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 1909

October 13, 1909 was a Wednesday and it was the 286th day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1909 can also be written as 10/13/1909 in the US and as 13/10/1909 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1909 in October 1909 calendar

Famous people born on October 13, 1909:

• Art Tatum

  Art Tatum was a legendary jazz pianist renowned for his extraordinary technical skill and innovative improvisational style.

• Herblock

  Herblock (Herbert Block) was a renowned American political cartoonist and editorial illustrator who worked for The Washington Post for...

Famous people born in 1909

Famous people born on October 13th

Famous people died on October 13, 1909:

• Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia

  Spanish philosopher and academic (b. 1849).

Famous people who died in 1909

Famous people who died on October 13th

October 13, 1909: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1909 was My Wife's Gone to the Country (Hurrah! Hurrah!) by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

1. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - My Wife's Gone to the Country (Hurrah! Hurrah!)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 13, 1909: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1909 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 1909 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 1909 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 13, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:11 am and setting at 05:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1909 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1909.

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Your place in the Universe on October 13, 1909

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Someone born on October 13, 1909 is:

115 years 6 months old,

or 1386 months and 10 days old,

or 6028 weeks

or 42196 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 1909?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1909?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 13, 1909.

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