What happened on Thursday June 19, 1913?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1913:

• Natives Land Act of 1913 The South African Parliament passed the Natives Land Act, a deeply discriminatory legislation that legally segregated land ownership based on race. This act severely restricted black South Africans' ability to purchase or own property in white-designated areas, laying a foundational cornerstone for the later apartheid system.
• Aviation Speed Record Set French pilot Maurice Prévost achieved a remarkable aviation milestone by setting a new airplane speed record, averaging 117 miles per hour over a 217-mile circular course near Paris, demonstrating the rapid technological advancements in early 20th-century aviation.
• Marconi Scandal Political Acquittal The British House of Commons voted to acquit Attorney General Rufus Isaacs and Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George in a controversial share ownership case related to the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company. The close vote of 346-268 highlighted significant political tensions and potential conflicts of interest in early 20th-century British government.
• Italian Colonial Conflict in Tripolitania Italian occupation forces engaged in a fierce battle against Arab residents in Ettangi, Tripolitania, Libya, reflecting the violent dynamics of European colonial expansion in North Africa during this period.
• Mexican Air Force Precursor Established The Army's Auxiliary Aerial Militia Squadron was established, marking an important milestone in the development of Mexico's military aviation capabilities and serving as the foundational unit for the future Mexican Air Force.
• Vallejo Train Collision A tragic train collision near Vallejo, California resulted in thirteen fatalities, underscoring the transportation safety challenges of the early 20th century.

Events in 1913

June 19, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1913

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1913

June 19, 1913 was a Thursday and it was the 170th day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1913 can also be written as 6/19/1913 in the US and as 19/6/1913 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1913 in June 1913 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1913:

• Robert Mondavi

  Pioneering winemaker who revolutionized the California wine industry, co-founded Opus One Winery, and played a crucial role in establishing...

• Sammy Cahn

  Legendary American lyricist who wrote songs for Frank Sinatra, winning multiple Academy Awards and contributing significantly to the Great...

• Helene Madison

  Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer who competed in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, setting multiple world records in freestyle swimming and...

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1913:

• Paolo Zuccarelli

Famous people who died in 1913

Famous people who died on June 19th

June 19, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 1913 was Florida Rag by Fred Van Eps (as Van Eps Trio), according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Fred Van Eps (as Van Eps Trio) - Florida Rag
2. Bert Williams - Nobody
3. Chauncey Olcott - When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
4. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - The Trail of the Lonesome Pine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 19th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 19, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 19, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 19, 1913 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 19, 1913 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 June 19, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 05:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Jul 18, 1913.

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Your place in the Universe on June 19, 1913

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Someone born on June 19, 1913 is:

111 years 10 months old,

or 1342 months and 25 days old,

or 5838 weeks and 6 days old,

or 40872 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 19, 1913?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 19, 1913?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 19, 1913.

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