What happened on Monday October 13, 1924?

About October 13th, 1924, in brief:

  • Historical events: The holy city of Mecca is captured by the Wahhabi Muslims as part of the broader conquest of Hejaz by the Saudi kingdom of Nejd. This event represents a pivotal moment in the unification of the Arabian Peninsula under the Saudi dynasty.
  • Day of the week: October 13th, 1924 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Hinky Dinky Parley Voo by Billy Jones & Ernest Hare
  • Popular movie: Michael directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer

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October 13, 1924: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 13, 1924:

  • Capture of Mecca by Wahhabi Muslims The holy city of Mecca is captured by the Wahhabi Muslims as part of the broader conquest of Hejaz by the Saudi kingdom of Nejd. This event represents a pivotal moment in the unification of the Arabian Peninsula under the Saudi dynasty.
  • Abdul Aziz Declares Protectorship of Holy Places Abdul Aziz, the founder of Saudi Arabia, declares himself the protector of the holy places in Mecca, solidifying his religious and political authority in the region and establishing a foundational principle of the future Saudi state.
  • Birth of Nipsey Russell Nipsey Russell, a prominent African American comedian, actor, and television personality, was born. He would later become famous for his witty rhyming wordplay and appearances on game shows and television programs throughout the mid-20th century.

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October 13, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 13, 1924?


October 13, 1924 was a Monday and it was the 287th day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1924 can also be written as 10/13/1924 in the US and as 13/10/1924 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 13, 1924?


Famous people born on October 13, 1924:

  • Terry Gibbs

    Renowned American jazz vibraphonist and bandleader who significantly influenced the jazz music scene in the mid-20th century.

  • Roberto Eduardo Viola

    Argentinian military general who served as the 44th President of Argentina during a turbulent period in the country's political history.

  • Roberto Viola

    Argentinian military general who served as the 44th President of Argentina during a turbulent period in the country's political history.

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October 13, 1924: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 13, 1924:

  • Wallys Ghiglione
  • Ettore Ghiglione
  • Kiyotake Shigeno

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October 13, 1924: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 13, 1924 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 13, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1924 was Hinky Dinky Parley Voo by Billy Jones & Ernest Hare, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

  1. - Hinky Dinky Parley Voo youtube
  2. - Rhapsody in Blue, Parts 1 & 2 youtube
  3. - The Little Old Clock on the Mantel youtube
  4. - I Wonder What's Become of Sally? youtube
  5. - Driftwood youtube
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October 13, 1924: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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October 13, 1924: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 13, 1924 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 1924 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, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:09 pm and setting at 07:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1924 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1924.

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How old is someone born on October 13, 1924?


Someone born on October 13, 1924 is:

100 years 7 months old,

or 1207 months and 1 day old,

or 5248 weeks and 2 days old,

or 36738 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 1924?

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