What happened on Wednesday February 20, 1907?

Here's what happened on February 20, 1907:

• Death of Henri Moissan, Nobel Prize-Winning Chemist Henri Moissan, a renowned French chemist and Nobel Prize laureate, died on February 20, 1907. Moissan is best known for his groundbreaking work in isolating fluorine, the most reactive chemical element, and for developing the electric furnace technique that allowed him to create synthetic diamonds and study high-temperature chemical reactions.
• Death of Henry Steel Olcott, Theosophical Society Co-Founder Henry Steel Olcott, an influential American military officer, journalist, and co-founder of the Theosophical Society, passed away on February 20, 1907. Olcott was a pivotal figure in the spiritual and philosophical movement that sought to blend Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, and he played a crucial role in the revival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and India.

Events in 1907

February 20, 1907: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 20, 1907

Newspapers from Feb. 20, 1907

February 20, 1907 was a Wednesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1907 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1907 can also be written as 2/20/1907 in the US and as 20/2/1907 in UK and Europe.

February 20, 1907 in February 1907 calendar

Famous people born on February 20, 1907:

• Nadine Conner

  Renowned American soprano who performed in significant opera productions, including roles in 'Carmen' and as Pamina in 'The Magic Flute'.

Famous people born in 1907

Famous people born on February 20th

Famous people died on February 20, 1907:

• Henri Moissan

  French chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1852).

Famous people who died in 1907

Famous people who died on February 20th

February 20, 1907: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1907 was Oh Promise Me by Corrine Morgan, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Corrine Morgan - Oh Promise Me
2. Len Spencer & Ada Jones - Down on the Farm
3. Helen Trix & Dan Quinn - Is Marriage a Failure?
4. Frank Stanley & Harry Macdonough - Almost Persuaded

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

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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 20, 1907: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1907 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 20, 1907 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 1907 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 20, 1907 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:17 am and setting at 01:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 29, 1907 while the next full moon would come on Feb 28, 1907.

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Your place in the Universe on February 20, 1907

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Someone born on February 20, 1907 is:

117 years 10 months old,

or 1414 months and 26 days old,

or 6152 weeks

or 43064 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1907?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1907?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 20, 1907.

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