What happened on Saturday March 16, 1912?

Here's what happened on March 16, 1912:

• Lawrence Oates' Heroic Sacrifice in Antarctic Expedition During Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole, Lawrence Oates, weakened and slowing down the team's progress, made the ultimate sacrifice by walking out of the tent into the harsh Antarctic wilderness, famously saying, "I am just going outside and may be some time." His selfless act was intended to improve his companions' chances of survival.
• Large-Scale Coal Miners' Strike in Germany A significant labor movement occurred in the German mining regions of Westphalia, with approximately 200,000 coal miners striking in major industrial cities including Essen, Hamborn, Duisburg, Oberhausen, Bochum, and Recklinghausen. The workers returned to their jobs on the same day, suggesting a swift resolution.
• First Cherry Tree Planting in Washington DC Helen Herron Taft, wife of President William Howard Taft, ceremonially planted the first Japanese cherry trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington DC, initiating what would become an iconic annual tradition and symbol of friendship between the United States and Japan.
• Royal Navy Submarine A-3 Recovery Operation The Royal Navy conducted a recovery operation in Portsmouth harbour, raising the submarine A-3 which had tragically sunk on February 2, resulting in the loss of 14 crew members. The operation represented a somber moment of maritime recovery and remembrance.

Events in 1912

March 16, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 16, 1912

Newspapers from Mar. 16, 1912

March 16, 1912 was a Saturday and it was the 76th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1912 can also be written as 3/16/1912 in the US and as 16/3/1912 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1912 in March 1912 calendar

Famous people born on March 16, 1912:

• Patricia Nixon [Thelma Catherine]

  First Lady of the United States from 1968 to 1974, from Ely, Nevada.

• Pat Nixon

  Pat Nixon was the First Lady of the United States during Richard Nixon's presidency from 1969 to 1974.

• Sabicas

  Renowned Spanish guitarist who was a master of his craft and played a crucial role in internationalizing flamenco music.

• Giulio Turcato

Famous people born in 1912

Famous people born on March 16th

Famous people died on March 16, 1912:

• Max Burckhard

  Austrian theater director (b. 1854).

• Elizabeth Forbes
• Louisa Hamilton

Famous people who died in 1912

Famous people who died on March 16th

March 16, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1912 was The Picnic (Every Laddie Loves a Lassie) by Harry Lauder, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Harry Lauder - The Picnic (Every Laddie Loves a Lassie)
2. Al Jolson - That Haunting Melody
3. Charles Harrison & Grace Kerns - Wallflower Sweet

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 16, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 16, 1912 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 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 March 16, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:23 am and setting at 04:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 03, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Apr 01, 1912.

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Someone born on March 16, 1912 is:

113 years 1 month old,

or 1357 months and 28 days old,

or 5904 weeks and 4 days old,

or 41332 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 1912?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 16, 1912.

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