What happened on Wednesday October 16, 1912?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1912:

• First Aerial Bombing in Military History Bulgarian pilots Radul Milkov and Prodan Toprakchiev performed the first documented military aerial bombing, marking a significant milestone in aviation and warfare technology. They conducted a reconnaissance mission and bombing operation during the First Balkan War, targeting the railway station of Karaagac near Edirne, Turkey, by throwing hand grenades from an Albatros biplane.
• Russian Arctic Expedition Trapped in Ice Russian explorer Georgy Brusilov and his 24-person crew aboard the Svyataya Anna became trapped in the treacherous Kara Sea ice, initiating a dramatic survival story of Arctic exploration during the early 20th century.
• Boston Wins 9th World Series The Boston Americans defeated the New York Giants in the 9th World Series, winning the championship series 4 games to 3, with one game ending in a tie. This victory solidified Boston's position as a dominant baseball team in the early 20th century.
• Deadly Typhoon in the Philippines A catastrophic typhoon struck the Philippines, causing massive loss of life with approximately 1,000 people killed in Cebu. This devastating natural disaster highlighted the vulnerability of coastal communities to extreme weather events.
• Montenegro Captures Berane During the First Balkan War, Montenegrin forces successfully captured the town of Berane, expanding their territorial control and contributing to the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Balkan region.
• Mexican Rebel Forces Capture Veracruz General Félix Diaz's rebel forces captured the strategic port city of Veracruz, Mexico, marking a significant moment in the Mexican Revolution and demonstrating the ongoing political instability in the country.

Events in 1912

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

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1912

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1912

October 16, 1912 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1912 can also be written as 10/16/1912 in the US and as 16/10/1912 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1912 in October 1912 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1912:

• Maidie Norman

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• Clifford Hansen

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Famous people born in 1912

Famous people born on October 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1912 was Waiting for the Robert E. Lee by Dolly Connolly, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Dolly Connolly - Waiting for the Robert E. Lee

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1912 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:44 pm and setting at 10:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1912.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1912

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Someone born on October 16, 1912 is:

112 years 6 months old,

or 1350 months and 28 days old,

or 5874 weeks

or 41118 days old,

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

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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