What happened on Tuesday September 21, 1909?

Here's what happened on September 21, 1909:

• Grand Isle Hurricane of 1909 A devastating Category 4 hurricane struck Grand Isle, Louisiana, causing extensive destruction across the region, including significant damage to New Orleans. The hurricane resulted in an estimated 350 fatalities, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in Louisiana's history at that time. The event highlighted the vulnerability of coastal communities to extreme weather events.
• Formation of the Union of South Africa Britain passed the South Africa Act 1909, which officially united the British colonies of the Cape of Good Hope, Natal, Transvaal, and the Orange River Colony into the Union of South Africa. This legislative act was a significant milestone in the region's colonial history, consolidating British territorial gains from the Boer War and establishing a new administrative framework for the region. The act would become effective on May 31, 1910, marking a pivotal moment in South African political development.
• Frederick Cook's North Pole Claim Frederick Cook returned to New York City, claiming to have discovered the North Pole. He was celebrated by the New York Herald and initially received as a hero, though his claim would later be disputed and largely discredited by the scientific community. This event was part of the intense polar exploration competition of the early 20th century, where explorers sought to be the first to reach the North Pole.

Events in 1909

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

Newspapers from Sep. 21, 1909

September 21, 1909 was a Tuesday and it was the 264th day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1909 can also be written as 9/21/1909 in the US and as 21/9/1909 in UK and Europe.

September 21, 1909 in September 1909 calendar

Famous people born on September 21, 1909:

• Kwame Nkrumah

  Kwame Nkrumah was a pivotal African leader who led Ghana to independence in 1957 and became its first president.

Famous people born in 1909

Famous people born on September 21st

Famous people died on September 21, 1909:

• John Albert Johnson

Famous people who died in 1909

Famous people who died on September 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1909 was I Love My Wife, But Oh You Kid! by Edward M. Favor, according to the music chart for the week September 20th and September 26th.

1. Edward M. Favor - I Love My Wife, But Oh You Kid!
2. Harry Lauder - He was Very Kind to Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 21, 1909 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 21, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:21 pm and setting at 10:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 31, 1909 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1909.

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Someone born on September 21, 1909 is:

115 years 9 months old,

or 1389 months and 15 days old,

or 6041 weeks and 5 days old,

or 42292 days old,

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

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 21st 2025.

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

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

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