What happened on Wednesday July 21, 1909?

Here's what happened on July 21, 1909:

• Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar Flees to Russian Embassy During Persian Constitutional Revolution Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar, the Shah of Persia (Iran), was forced to flee to the Russian embassy after rebel armies supporting the Constitutional Revolution poured into the Persian capital of Tehran. This event marked a critical moment in the struggle between the monarchy and constitutional reformers, signaling the weakening of the Shah's absolute power.
• Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg Becomes German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg succeeded Prince Bernhard von Bülow as Chancellor of Germany, taking office during a period of significant political transition in the German Empire. Hollweg would serve until 1917 and play a crucial role during the early years of World War I.
• Anglo-Siamese Treaty Establishes British Protectorates in Malaya The Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909 officially took effect, establishing British protectorates over the Malayan peninsula states of Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu. This treaty was a significant moment in British colonial expansion in Southeast Asia, reshaping the political landscape of the region.
• Edward Payson Weston Completes Transcontinental Walk Legendary long-distance walker Edward Payson Weston arrived in San Francisco on the 105th day of his transcontinental walk, an extraordinary feat of endurance that captured public imagination and highlighted the emerging culture of athletic achievement and long-distance walking in the early 20th century.
• British Submarine HMS C11 Sinks in Tragic Accident The British submarine HMS C11 sank in the English Channel near Cromer after a collision with the steamer Eddystone, which sheared off the submarine's stern. The tragic accident resulted in the deaths of 13 out of 16 crew members, highlighting the dangerous conditions of early submarine warfare and maritime navigation.

Events in 1909

July 21, 1909: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 21, 1909

Newspapers from Jul. 21, 1909

July 21, 1909 was a Wednesday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1909 can also be written as 7/21/1909 in the US and as 21/7/1909 in UK and Europe.

July 21, 1909 in July 1909 calendar

Famous people born on July 21, 1909:

• Léon Jozeau-Marigné

Famous people born in 1909

Famous people born on July 21st

Famous people died on July 21, 1909:

• Gustav Karpeles

Famous people who died in 1909

Famous people who died on July 21st

July 21, 1909: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1909 was 1812 Overture by Arthur Pryor's Band, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Arthur Pryor's Band - 1812 Overture

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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July 21, 1909: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1909 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 1909 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 1909 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 July 21, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:37 am and setting at 10:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 1909 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1909.

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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 1909

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Someone born on July 21, 1909 is:

115 years 9 months old,

or 1389 months and 23 days old,

or 6043 weeks

or 42301 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1909?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1909?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 21, 1909.

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