What happened on Thursday September 13, 1917?

Here's what happened on September 13, 1917:

• Fifth Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima On September 13, 1917, the fifth apparition of Our Lady of Fatima occurred at the Cova da Iria near Fátima, Portugal. The three children visionaries - Lucia Santos, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto - gathered at the site despite a large crowd of witnesses. After experiencing a flash of light, they saw the Virgin Mary appear on a holm oak tree. Mary spoke to Lucia about the critical importance of prayer and penance, emphasizing spiritual transformation. The children remained in deep, contemplative prayer for an extended period, marking a significant moment in the Marian apparitions of Fatima.
• Angel of the Eucharist Apparition On September 13, 1917, a profound spiritual apparition of the Angel of the Eucharist was witnessed by the Fatima children. The angel appeared with a chalice, with a Host suspended above it, from which drops of blood were falling symbolically. This mystical event involved the angel teaching the children a powerful prayer of Eucharistic reparation, and then offering them Holy Communion, symbolically making reparation for perceived crimes against divine grace.
• Robert Ward - Composer from Cleveland Robert Ward, a composer from Cleveland, Ohio, was noted for his musical work, specifically a composition titled 'Pantaloon' in 1917. While details about the specific musical piece are limited, Ward represents the cultural and artistic landscape of early 20th-century American music.

Events in 1917

September 13, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 13, 1917

Newspapers from Sep. 13, 1917

September 13, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 256th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 13, 1917 can also be written as 9/13/1917 in the US and as 13/9/1917 in UK and Europe.

September 13, 1917 in September 1917 calendar

Famous people born on September 13, 1917:

• Han Suyin

  Renowned Chinese-Belgian writer who wrote extensively about China and Asia, bridging Eastern and Western literary perspectives.

• Robert Ward

  Accomplished American composer and educator, known for his significant contributions to musical composition and teaching.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on September 13th

Famous people died on September 13, 1917:

• Wilhelm Gros
• Gustav Unfried

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on September 13th

September 13, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 13, 1917 was The Old Grey Mare by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Prince's Orchestra - The Old Grey Mare
2. Van & Schenck - Huckleberry Finn

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 13th is Virgo.

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September 13, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 13, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 13, 1917 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 13, 1917 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 September 13, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:53 am and setting at 05:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 01, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Sep 30, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on September 13, 1917

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Someone born on September 13, 1917 is:

107 years 8 months old,

or 1292 months and 1 day old,

or 5617 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39325 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 13, 1917?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 13, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on September 13, 1917.

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