What happened on Monday March 20, 1911?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1911:

• Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City was a devastating industrial disaster where 146 garment workers, mostly young immigrant women, died due to locked exit doors and inadequate fire safety measures. This tragic event became a pivotal moment in labor rights and workplace safety reform in the United States.
• Alfonso García Robles Birth Alfonso García Robles, a prominent Mexican diplomat and politician, was born. He would later become a Nobel Peace Prize recipient in 1982 for his significant contributions to nuclear disarmament and international peace efforts.
• Lötschberg Tunnel Completed The Lötschberg Tunnel in Switzerland was completed, measuring an impressive 13,735 meters. This engineering achievement significantly improved transportation infrastructure in the Alpine region.
• National Squash Tennis Association Formed The National Squash Tennis Association was established in New York City, marking an important milestone in the organization and standardization of squash tennis as a competitive sport in the United States.
• Winter Garden Theater Opens The historic Winter Garden Theater opened at 1634 Broadway in New York City, adding to the vibrant theatrical landscape of the city during the early 20th century.

Events in 1911

March 20, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 20, 1911

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 1911

March 20, 1911 was a Monday and it was the 79th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1911 can also be written as 3/20/1911 in the US and as 20/3/1911 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1911 in March 1911 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 1911:

• Alfonso Garcia Robles

  Mexican diplomat and politician who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982 for his significant contributions to international peace...

• Paul Fraisse

  Renowned French psychologist who made significant contributions to experimental and comparative psychology, serving in key academic...

Famous people born in 1911

Famous people born on March 20th

March 20, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1911 was Tickle Toes by American Quartet, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

1. American Quartet - Tickle Toes
2. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey

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

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 20, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 1911 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 March 20, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:06 pm and setting at 09:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 14, 1911 while the next full moon would come on Apr 13, 1911.

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Your place in the Universe on March 20, 1911

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Someone born on March 20, 1911 is:

114 years 1 month old,

or 1369 months and 24 days old,

or 5956 weeks and 2 days old,

or 41694 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 20, 1911?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1911?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 20, 1911.

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