What happened on Wednesday April 16, 1913?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1913:

• French Military Prepares for World War I French General Joseph Joffre presented 'Plan XVII' to the Supreme War Council, a strategic military plan that would significantly influence France's initial military approach during World War I, ultimately proving to have critical strategic limitations.
• Albert Schweitzer Begins African Medical Mission Renowned philosopher, physician, and humanitarian Albert Schweitzer arrived in Lambaréné, Gabon, to establish a hospital and medical mission, embodying his ethical philosophy of 'Reverence for Life' through compassionate medical service in Africa.
• California Passes Discriminatory Alien Land Act The California State Assembly enacted the Alien Land Act, a racially motivated legislation that prohibited Japanese immigrants from owning real estate, reflecting the widespread anti-Asian sentiment and systemic discrimination of the early 20th century.
• First Balkan War Ceasefire Negotiation Bulgaria and Turkey agreed to a six-day ceasefire during the First Balkan War, temporarily halting hostilities and providing a brief respite in the ongoing territorial conflict between the two nations.
• Belgian Workers' Strike for Electoral Reform A massive demonstration of labor solidarity occurred when 200,000 Belgian workers went on strike to protest the government's resistance to abolishing the discriminatory 'plural vote' system, which granted additional voting power to wealthier citizens.
• Tragic Zodiac Balloon Aviation Accident A devastating aviation disaster occurred when the French Army balloon *Zodiac* suddenly deflated at 650 feet, plummeting to the ground in Noisy-le-Grand and tragically killing all five passengers, tying the record for the most fatalities in an aviation accident at that time.
• Royal Navy Cruiser Nottingham Launched The Royal Navy expanded its maritime capabilities with the launch of the cruiser *Nottingham* at Pembroke Dockyard in Pembrokeshire, Wales, contributing to Britain's naval strength in the early 20th century.
• Athletic Park Opens in Vancouver Vancouver welcomed a new multi-purpose sports venue with the opening of Athletic Park, which would serve as a significant location for baseball, football, lacrosse, and other sporting events in the city's early 20th-century recreational landscape.

Events in 1913

April 16, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1913

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1913

April 16, 1913 was a Wednesday and it was the 106th day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1913 can also be written as 4/16/1913 in the US and as 16/4/1913 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1913 in April 1913 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1913:

• Les Tremayne

  American character actor known for his roles in science fiction films like 'The Angry Red Planet' and radio adaptations of 'War of the...

• Pietro Barilla

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on April 16th

April 16, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1913 was And the Green Grass Grew All Around by Walter Van Brunt, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Walter Van Brunt - And the Green Grass Grew All Around
2. Billy Murray - Good-Night, Nurse
3. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Melinda's Wedding Day
4. That Girl Quartet - My Little Persian Rose

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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April 16, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1913 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 01:40 pm and setting at 03:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 22, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1913.

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1913

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Someone born on April 16, 1913 is:

112 years and 27 days old,

or 1344 months and 27 days old,

or 5847 weeks and 6 days old,

or 40935 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1913?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1913?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 16, 1913.

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