What happened on Monday April 21, 1913?

Here's what happened on April 21, 1913:

• Invention of the Modern Zipper Gideon Sundback, a Swedish-American engineer, patents a revolutionary fastening device that would become known as the modern zipper. His design significantly improved upon previous fastener concepts, creating a more reliable and efficient mechanism for joining fabric and materials.
• Launch of RMS Aquitania The RMS Aquitania, a magnificent Cunard Line ocean liner, is launched on the River Clyde in Scotland. Measuring 900 feet long, this luxurious vessel was part of the famous 'Four Stackers' and would become known as the 'Ship Beautiful', serving in both World Wars and the transatlantic passenger trade.
• Cuban Presidential Transition Mario García Menocal is officially certified as the new President of Cuba, marking a significant moment in the country's political history during the early 20th century.
• Norman Parkinson Begins Career Norman Parkinson, a pioneering English fashion photographer, begins his influential work with Harper's Bazaar. He would go on to revolutionize fashion photography with his innovative, playful, and naturalistic style.
• German Passenger Ship Incident The German passenger ship Imperator experiences a maritime mishap, running aground. This event highlights the navigational challenges of early 20th-century maritime transportation.

Events in 1913

April 21, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 21, 1913

Newspapers from Apr. 21, 1913

April 21, 1913 was a Monday and it was the 111th day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1913 can also be written as 4/21/1913 in the US and as 21/4/1913 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 1913 in April 1913 calendar

Famous people born on April 21, 1913:

• Norman Parkinson

  Renowned British fashion photographer who revolutionized portrait and fashion photography in the 20th century, working for prestigious...

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on April 21st

Famous people died on April 21, 1913:

• Raymond Callemin
• II principe di Mazzano Antuni Filippo Massimiliano Del Drago Biscia Gentili ed
• Robert V. Ferguson
• Alphonse Moutte
• Charles Newton Robinson

Famous people who died in 1913

Famous people who died on April 21st

April 21, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1913 was Row, Row, Row by American Quartet, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. American Quartet - Row, Row, Row
2. Fritz Kreisler - Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

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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 21, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 21, 1913 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:04 pm and setting at 05:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1913 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 1913.

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Your place in the Universe on April 21, 1913

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Someone born on April 21, 1913 is:

112 years and 23 days old,

or 1344 months and 23 days old,

or 5847 weeks and 2 days old,

or 40931 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1913?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1913?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 21, 1913.

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