What happened on Saturday August 16, 1913?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1913:

• Birth of Menachem Begin Menachem Begin, who would later become Prime Minister of Israel and a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, was born on this date. A pivotal figure in Israeli politics, Begin played a crucial role in the nation's formation and later negotiated the historic Camp David Accords with Egypt in 1978.
• First Female Students at Tohoku Imperial University In a groundbreaking moment for Japanese higher education, Tōhoku Imperial University (now Tohoku University) became the first university in Japan to admit female students, marking a significant milestone in women's educational rights and gender equality in early 20th century Japan.
• Royal Navy Battlecruiser HMS Queen Mary Completed The Royal Navy completed construction of the battlecruiser HMS Queen Mary, a significant addition to the British naval fleet during the pre-World War I era. This powerful warship would later play a role in naval engagements during World War I.
• Southampton Pilgrims Monument Dedication The English city of Southampton dedicated a monument commemorating the Pilgrims who sailed from the port on the Mayflower, honoring their historic journey to America and celebrating the city's maritime heritage.

Events in 1913

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

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1913

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1913

August 16, 1913 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1913 can also be written as 8/16/1913 in the US and as 16/8/1913 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1913 in August 1913 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1913:

• Menachem Begin

  Prominent Israeli politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of Israel from 1977 to 1983.

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on August 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 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 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, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:05 pm and setting at 05:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1913.

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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1913

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Someone born on August 16, 1913 is:

111 years 8 months old,

or 1340 months and 28 days old,

or 5830 weeks and 4 days old,

or 40814 days old,

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

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, 1913?

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

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