What happened on Saturday April 19, 1919?

Here's what happened on April 19, 1919:

• First Voluntary Free-Fall Parachute Jump Leslie Irvin of the United States makes the first successful voluntary free-fall parachute jump using a new self-contained parachute design, marking a pivotal moment in aviation safety technology.
• French Labor Reform The French National Assembly decides to implement an 8-hour work day, a significant labor rights milestone that would influence worker protections globally.
• Birth of Merce Cunningham Merce Cunningham, renowned American dancer and choreographer, was born. He would later become a pioneering figure in modern dance, known for his innovative collaborations with composer John Cage and his revolutionary approach to choreography.
• Boston Marathon Victory The 23rd Boston Marathon is won by Carl Linder of Massachusetts, completing the race in a time of 2:29:13.4, showcasing the competitive spirit of early 20th-century long-distance running.
• André Messager's Opera Premiere André Messager's opera "Monsieur Beaucaire" is produced for the first time in London, marking a significant moment in early 20th-century operatic performance.
• Gil Langley's Cricket Career Gil Langley, an Australian cricket player who served as a wicket-keeper for the national team between 1951 and 1956, was born.

Events in 1919

April 19, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 19, 1919

Newspapers from Apr. 19, 1919

April 19, 1919 was a Saturday and it was the 109th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1919 can also be written as 4/19/1919 in the US and as 19/4/1919 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1919 in April 1919 calendar

Famous people born on April 19, 1919:

• Stanley Yolles

  Prominent American mental health official who served as Director of the National Institute of Mental Health from 1964-1970, known for...

• Gloria Marín

Famous people born in 1919

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1919:

• Andrej Avgustovič Ėbergard
• Barbara Marchisio

Famous people who died in 1919

Famous people who died on April 19th

April 19, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 1919 was Beautiful Ohio by Sam Ash, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Sam Ash - Beautiful Ohio

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 19, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 1919 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 1919 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 April 19, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 10:59 pm and setting at 09:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 1919 while the next full moon would come on May 15, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on April 19, 1919

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Someone born on April 19, 1919 is:

106 years 1 month old,

or 1273 months and 5 days old,

or 5536 weeks

or 38752 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1919?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 19, 1919.

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