What happened on Wednesday February 17, 1909?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1909:

• NAACP Founded The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is established in New York City, marking a pivotal moment in the American civil rights movement. This organization would become one of the most significant advocacy groups fighting racial discrimination and promoting equality for African Americans.
• Death of Geronimo Apache Chief Geronimo (1829-1909) died while in captivity at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. A legendary warrior who led resistance against Mexican and American expansion, Geronimo was known for his fierce fighting and strategic raids throughout Arizona and New Mexico. After multiple escapes, he was ultimately captured and spent his final years as a prisoner of war.
• Marjorie Lawrence Birth Marjorie Lawrence, an Australian soprano, was born. She would later become a renowned opera singer, particularly known for her performances in Wagner's operas like Tannhäuser.
• Joseph Scherens Birth Joseph "Poeske" Scherens, a Belgian cyclist, was born. He would later become a champion sprinter, dominating cycling competitions between 1932 and 1937.

Events in 1909

February 17, 1909: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1909

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1909

February 17, 1909 was a Wednesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1909 can also be written as 2/17/1909 in the US and as 17/2/1909 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1909 in February 1909 calendar

Famous people died on February 17, 1909:

• Geronimo

  Renowned Apache leader known for his resistance against Mexican and American expansion.

• Carl Bolle
• Vladimir Aleksandrovič Romanov

Famous people who died in 1909

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 1909: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1909 was Good Evening, Caroline by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Billy Murray - Good Evening, Caroline

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 1909: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1909 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1909 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 1909 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 February 17, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:51 am and setting at 03:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1909 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1909.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1909

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Someone born on February 17, 1909 is:

116 years 1 month old,

or 1393 months and 10 days old,

or 6058 weeks and 1 day old,

or 42407 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1909?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1909?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 17, 1909.

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