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August 17, 1912 was the 230th day of the year 1912, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 17, 1912 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 17, 1912, who was born and died on August 17, 1912, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1912, which were the most popular songs (ex. Battle Hymn of the Republic by Columbia Mixed Quartette), movies (e.g. Der Fremde, directed by ), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1912 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1912?
- August 17, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1912?
- August 17, 1912: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1912: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1912: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1912: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1912: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1912?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1912?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1912?
What day of the week was August 17, 1912?
August 17, 1912 was a Saturday and it was the 230th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1912 can also be written as 8/17/1912 in the US and as 17/8/1912 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 17, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1912 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1912 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:46 am and setting at 09:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1912.
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Who was born on August 17, 1912?
Famous people born on August 17, 1912:
- Oswald Kolle
German painter known for his realistic and detailed still life paintings.
- Gunnvor Advocaat
Norwegian painter.
- Edgar Fernhout
Dutch painter/son of charley toorop.
- Margaret Scriven
- Vitalij Gubarev
- Rocco Mazzarone
- Francesco Imberti
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1912: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 111 years 8 months old,
or 1340 months and 8 days old,
or 5827 weeks and 5 days old,
or 40794 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 1912.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1912?
There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1912?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 17, 1912.
August 17, 1912: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1912:
- Pietro Barilla
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1912: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1912:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1912: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1912 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1912 was Battle Hymn of the Republic by Columbia Mixed Quartette, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 17, 1912: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1912 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Columbia Mixed Quartette - Battle Hymn of the Republic
- Enrico Caruso - Dreams of Long Ago
- Walter Van Brunt - I'd Love to Live in Loveland with a Girl Like You
August 17, 1912: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1912 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Der Fremde
Release year: 1912
Die Tarantella
Release year: 1912
Benjámin karrierje
Release year: 1912
Directed by: Sándor Góth
Starring: Aladár Sarkadi
Seine Vergangenheit
Release year: 1912
Dødsspring til hest fra cirkuskuplen
Release year: 1912
Directed by: Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen
Starring: Frederik Christensen, Aage Hertel, Alma Hinding, Frederik Jacobsen
Who was the US President on August 17, 1912?
On August 17, 1912 the US President was William Howard Taft (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1912?
On August 17, 1912 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1912?
On August 17, 1912 the Pope was Pius X.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
What happened in 1912?
1912 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Arizona was admitted to the Union as the 48th state
- Woolwich Tunnel under Thames opens
- Socialist International rejects that world war is coming
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What was the calendar for August 1912?
August 1912 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
