What happened on Sunday September 17, 1911?

Here's what happened on September 17, 1911:

• First Transcontinental Airplane Flight Attempt Calbraith Perry Rodgers embarked on a historic transcontinental airplane flight from Sheepshead Bay, New York, aiming to win the $50,000 Hearst prize for the first cross-country aerial journey. This pioneering flight represented a significant milestone in early aviation history, challenging the technological limitations of aircraft at the time.
• U.S. Navy Establishes First Aviation Unit The United States Navy organized its inaugural aviation unit, marking a pivotal moment in military aviation development. Lt. Theodore Gordon Ellyson was appointed as the unit's first commanding officer, signaling the military's growing recognition of aircraft's strategic potential.
• Imperial China's Constitutional Reform The Qing Dynasty promulgated a new constitution consisting of 19 articles, introducing limited democratic reforms and establishing legal provisions for emergency powers. This constitutional development reflected the complex political transitions occurring in Imperial China during the early 20th century.
• Women's Tennis Championship Match The 25th U.S. Women's Tennis Championship featured a compelling match between Hazel H. Wightman and F. Sutton, with Wightman emerging victorious in a challenging three-set contest (8-10, 6-1, 9-7).

Events in 1911

September 17, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 17, 1911

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 1911

September 17, 1911 was a Sunday and it was the 260th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1911 can also be written as 9/17/1911 in the US and as 17/9/1911 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 1911 in September 1911 calendar

Famous people died on September 17, 1911:

• Giovanni Battista Melzi

Famous people who died in 1911

Famous people who died on September 17th

September 17, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1911 was Alexander's Ragtime Band by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Alexander's Ragtime Band
2. Victor Light Opera Co. - Gems from Florodora
3. Cecil Fanning - A Perfect Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 17, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 17, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 17, 1911 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 17, 1911 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 September 17, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 11:23 pm and setting at 04:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 08, 1911 while the next full moon would come on Oct 08, 1911.

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Your place in the Universe on September 17, 1911

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Someone born on September 17, 1911 is:

113 years 6 months old,

or 1362 months and 5 days old,

or 5922 weeks and 6 days old,

or 41460 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 17, 1911?

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 17, 1911?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on September 17, 1911.

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