What happened on Saturday June 20, 1908?

About June 20th, 1908, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 20, 1908, Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery received the first published copy of her beloved novel 'Anne of Green Gables'. This moment marked the beginning of a literary phenomenon that would become a classic of children's literature, introducing the world to the spirited and imaginative character of Anne Shirley.
  • Day of the week: June 20th, 1908 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: The Glow-Worm by Lucy Isabelle Marsh
  • Popular movie: I promessi sposi directed by Mario Morais

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June 20, 1908: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 20, 1908:

  • Lucy Maud Montgomery Receives 'Anne of Green Gables' On June 20, 1908, Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery received the first published copy of her beloved novel 'Anne of Green Gables'. This moment marked the beginning of a literary phenomenon that would become a classic of children's literature, introducing the world to the spirited and imaginative character of Anne Shirley.
  • Death of Federico Chueca, Spanish Composer Federico Chueca, a prominent Spanish composer known for his zarzuela compositions, passed away on June 20, 1908. Chueca was a significant figure in Spanish musical history, particularly in the genre of light opera and musical theater popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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June 20, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 20, 1908?


June 20, 1908 was a Saturday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1908 can also be written as 6/20/1908 in the US and as 20/6/1908 in UK and Europe.

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June 20, 1908: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 20, 1908:

  • Federico Chueca

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June 20, 1908: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 20, 1908 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 15th and June 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 20, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1908 was The Glow-Worm by Lucy Isabelle Marsh, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

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June 20, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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June 20, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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June 20, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 20, 1908 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 20, 1908 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 20, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:53 pm and setting at 12:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 14, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 1908.

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How old is someone born on June 20, 1908?


Someone born on June 20, 1908 is:

116 years 6 months old,

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or 6082 weeks and 6 days old,

or 42580 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 1908?

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