What happened on Monday August 16, 1909?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1909:

• Ottoman Empire's Law of Associations Decreed As part of the Young Turk Revolution, the Ottoman Empire enacted the Law of Associations, which prohibited the formation of political associations based on national or communal identities. This law aimed to suppress ethnic and religious divisions by promoting a unified Ottoman identity, emphasizing Turkish language and Islamic religion. However, the policy faced significant resistance from Christian communities in the Balkans and Muslim populations in the Middle East and North Africa.
• Change in Danish Government Leadership Niels Neergaard resigned as Council President of Denmark, with Count Ludvig Holstein-Ledreborg, who was previously the Finance Minister, succeeding him as head of government.
• Red Murray's Dramatic Catch at Forbes Field During a baseball game at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Giants player Red Murray made a spectacular, game-saving catch, dramatically leaping to snag the ball as lightning illuminated the sky, creating a memorable sporting moment.
• Three Small Towns Incorporated in Georgia On August 16, 1909, the towns of Alamo, Manchester, and Swords were officially incorporated in the state of Georgia, marking a minor administrative milestone in local governance.

Events in 1909

August 16, 1909: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1909

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1909

August 16, 1909 was a Monday and it was the 228th day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1909 can also be written as 8/16/1909 in the US and as 16/8/1909 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1909 in August 1909 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1909:

• Paul Callaway

  Renowned American conductor and organist who made significant contributions to classical music and church music during the mid-20th century.

Famous people born in 1909

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1909:

• Georges Picot

Famous people who died in 1909

Famous people who died on August 16th

August 16, 1909: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1909 was I Love, I Love, I Love My Wife, but Oh You Kid! by Arthur Collins, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Arthur Collins - I Love, I Love, I Love My Wife, but Oh You Kid!
2. Bob Roberts - I Love My Wife, But Oh You Kid!
3. Peerless Quartet (Columbia Male Quartet) - My Pony Boy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1909: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1909 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1909 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 1909 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 16, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:26 am and setting at 08:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1909 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1909.

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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1909

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Someone born on August 16, 1909 is:

115 years 8 months old,

or 1388 months and 28 days old,

or 6039 weeks and 2 days old,

or 42275 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1909?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1909?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 16, 1909.

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