Saturday August 17, 1912: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 8/17/1912, UK date format: 17/8/1912

August 17th, 1912 was the 230th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Leo. The day of the week was Saturday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Margaret Scriven and Francesco Imberti.

The number one song in US was Battle Hymn of the Republic by Columbia Mixed Quartette.

Der Fremde, directed by , was one of the most viewed movie released in 1912

The US president was William Howard Taft (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal), Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at August 17 across the years or at August 1912 calendar.

August 17, 1912 Events

What happened on August 17, 1912?

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August 17, 1912 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on August 17, 1912?

Margaret Scriven
Francesco Imberti
Edgar Fernhout
Dutch painter/Son of Charley Toorop.
Gunnvor Advocaat
Norwegian painter.

Other August 17th famous birthdays

Robert De Niro
American actor, director, and businessman.
Sean Penn
American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with Madonna (8/16/1985).
Thierry Henry
He is a French-born soccer player who has played for many clubs, including Monaco (beginning 1995), Juventus, and Barcelona.
Donnie Wahlberg
American musician, who was a member of "The New Kids On The Block" along with Jon, Jordan Knight, McIntyre, and Wood.

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How old am I?

If August 17, 1912 is your birthday you are 110 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on August 17.

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August 17, 1912 Famous Deaths

Other August 17th famous deaths

Billy Murray
Singer (Denver Nightengale), dies at 77.
Victoria Shaw
Australian actress and astrologer.
Pearl Bailey
American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
Vivian Vance
Actress (Ethel Mertz - I Love Lucy), dies at 67 from cancer.

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August 17, 1912 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Leo

Leo personality

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

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Rat

Element: Water

Rat personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in August 17, 1912 reveal something about your future ? Find out

August 17, 1912 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 17, 1912?

The day of the week was Saturday.

August 17th marks the 229th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1912.

There are 136 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

August 1912 calendar

August	1912
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31

August 17, 1912 Holidays and Observances

What is special on August 17, 1912?

Holidays

Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes

Music charts

What was the number one song on August 17, 1912? Which were the top hits on August 17, 1912?
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