What happened on Friday August 15, 1913?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1913:

• Huerta's Defiance in Mexican Political Crisis On August 15, 1913, Mexican President Victoriano Huerta publicly declared that he had no intention of resigning, amid significant political turmoil. This statement was a pivotal moment in the Mexican Revolution, demonstrating Huerta's determination to maintain his grip on power despite mounting opposition.
• Albert Schweitzer's First Major Surgery in Lambaréné On August 15, 1913, Dr. Albert Schweitzer performed his first major surgical procedure at the site that would later become Hôpital Albert Schweitzer in Lambaréné, Gabon. This milestone marked the beginning of Schweitzer's remarkable medical missionary work in Africa, where he dedicated his life to providing healthcare to underserved communities.
• Venezuela's Presidential Dictatorial Powers On August 15, 1913, the federal council of Venezuela granted President Juan Vicente Gómez extraordinary dictatorial powers, aimed at suppressing the ongoing revolution led by Cipriano Castro. This event signified a critical moment in Venezuelan political history, highlighting the era's volatile political landscape and the concentration of power in the hands of a single leader.

Events in 1913

August 15, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1913

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1913

August 15, 1913 was a Friday and it was the 227th day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1913 can also be written as 8/15/1913 in the US and as 15/8/1913 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1913 in August 1913 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1913:

• Menachem Begin

  Prominent Israeli politician who served as the sixth Prime Minister of Israel and was a key figure in the Zionist movement.

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on August 15th

August 15, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1913 was Last Night Was the End of the World by Henry Burr, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Henry Burr - Last Night Was the End of the World
2. Elsie Baker & James F. Harrison - Sunshine and Roses

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

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1913 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 1913 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, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:40 pm and setting at 04:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 1913.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1913

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Someone born on August 15, 1913 is:

111 years 8 months old,

or 1340 months and 29 days old,

or 5830 weeks and 5 days old,

or 40815 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1913?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1913?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 15, 1913.

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