What happened on Thursday August 15, 1912?

About August 15th, 1912, in brief:

  • Historical events: Belgian lawyer Jules Destrée published a groundbreaking open letter to King Albert on August 15, 1912, advocating for the separation of Flanders and Wallonia. This pivotal document laid the foundational groundwork for the Walloon Movement, signaling growing regional tensions and aspirations for cultural autonomy within Belgium.
  • Day of the week: August 15th, 1912 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Battle Hymn of the Republic by Columbia Mixed Quartette
  • Popular movie: Der Fremde directed by

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August 15, 1912: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1912:

  • Belgian Regionalism Emerges Belgian lawyer Jules Destrée published a groundbreaking open letter to King Albert on August 15, 1912, advocating for the separation of Flanders and Wallonia. This pivotal document laid the foundational groundwork for the Walloon Movement, signaling growing regional tensions and aspirations for cultural autonomy within Belgium.
  • First Taxi Service in Japan On August 15, 1912, Japan launched its inaugural taxi service with the establishment of the Takushi jidosha kabushiki kaisha. This pioneering transportation company initially served the bustling Ginza district and key train stations in Tokyo, marking a significant milestone in Japan's urban mobility infrastructure.
  • Eduardo Schaerer Becomes Paraguayan President On August 15, 1912, Eduardo Schaerer was sworn in as the 26th President of Paraguay, commencing a full four-year presidential term. His inauguration represented a significant moment in Paraguay's political development during the early 20th century.
  • Yankees Player Sets Rare Baseball Record On August 15, 1912, New York Yankees player Guy Zinn achieved a remarkable feat by stealing home twice in a single baseball game, a rare accomplishment that highlights the player's exceptional base-running skills and strategic prowess.

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August 15, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 15, 1912?


August 15, 1912 was a Thursday and it was the 228th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1912 can also be written as 8/15/1912 in the US and as 15/8/1912 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 15, 1912?


Famous people born on August 15, 1912:

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    Renowned American chef who revolutionized French cooking in the United States through her groundbreaking cookbooks and television shows.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    Acclaimed British actress known for her powerful performances in classic films like 'Major Barbara' and 'David Copperfield'.

  • Abbe Pierre

    Influential French Catholic priest known for his humanitarian work and advocacy for the homeless.

  • Elizabeth Kerr

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August 15, 1912: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1912:

  • Pio Alberto del Corona

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August 15, 1912: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1912 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 15, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1912 was Battle Hymn of the Republic by Columbia Mixed Quartette, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

  1. - Battle Hymn of the Republic youtube
  2. - Dreams of Long Ago youtube
  3. - I'd Love to Live in Loveland with a Girl Like You youtube
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August 15, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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August 15, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1912 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 1912 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 15, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:21 am and setting at 09:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1912.

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How old is someone born on August 15, 1912?


Someone born on August 15, 1912 is:

112 years 8 months old,

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or 41170 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1912?

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