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see horoscope and birth chart for August 21, 1912What happened on Wednesday August 21, 1912?
About August 21st, 1912, in brief:
- Historical events: A groundbreaking technological achievement occurred with the first successful wireless telegraph transmission established between the United States and Australia, representing a major advancement in long-distance communication technology and international connectivity.
- Day of the week: August 21st, 1912 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Hypnotic Scene - Mike and Meyer by Weber & Fields
- Popular movie: Der Fremde directed by
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Table of contents
- August 21, 1912: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 21, 1912?
- Who was born on August 21, 1912?
- August 21, 1912: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1912: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 21, 1912?
- Back in 1912
August 21, 1912: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1912:
- First Wireless Telegraph Transmission Between US and Australia A groundbreaking technological achievement occurred with the first successful wireless telegraph transmission established between the United States and Australia, representing a major advancement in long-distance communication technology and international connectivity.
- First Eagle Scout in America Arthur Rose Eldred from Oceanside, New York, made history by becoming the first American Boy Scout to earn the prestigious Eagle Scout rank, the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America program. This milestone represented a significant moment in the organization's youth development efforts.
- First Chancellor of University of British Columbia Appointed Mr. Henry Carter-Cotton was selected as the inaugural chancellor of the University of British Columbia, marking a significant milestone in the institution's early establishment and academic leadership.
August 21, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 21, 1912?
August 21, 1912 was a Wednesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1912 can also be written as 8/21/1912 in the US and as 21/8/1912 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 21, 1912?
Famous people born on August 21, 1912:
- Toe Blake
Legendary Canadian ice hockey player and coach who led the Montreal Canadiens to multiple Stanley Cup victories during the 1950s and 1960s.
August 21, 1912: What famous people died on that day?
August 21, 1912: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1912 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1912 was Hypnotic Scene - Mike and Meyer by Weber & Fields, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
- Weber & Fields - Hypnotic Scene - Mike and Meyer
August 21, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 21, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 21, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1912 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 1912 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 August 21, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 03:13 pm and setting at 11:50 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1912.
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Your place in the Universe on August 21, 1912
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Someone born on August 21, 1912 is:
112 years 9 months old,
or 1353 months and 3 days old,
or 5883 weeks and 3 days old,
or 41184 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1912?
There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1912?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 21, 1912.
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