What happened on Saturday September 21, 1912?

About September 21st, 1912, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 21, 1912, legendary escape artist Harry Houdini introduced one of his most famous and dangerous illusions - the Chinese Water Torture Cell. This groundbreaking public performance showcased Houdini's extraordinary skills in escapology, where he would be suspended upside down in a glass tank filled with water, challenging death and captivating audiences with his seemingly impossible escapes.
  • Day of the week: September 21st, 1912 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: That Aeroplane Glide by Peerless Quartet
  • Popular movie: Schuld und Sühne directed by

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September 21, 1912: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 21, 1912:

  • Harry Houdini's Chinese Water Torture Cell Performance On September 21, 1912, legendary escape artist Harry Houdini introduced one of his most famous and dangerous illusions - the Chinese Water Torture Cell. This groundbreaking public performance showcased Houdini's extraordinary skills in escapology, where he would be suspended upside down in a glass tank filled with water, challenging death and captivating audiences with his seemingly impossible escapes.
  • First Airport Established in Norway On September 21, 1912, Norway marked a significant milestone in aviation history by establishing its first airport at Kjeller. This event represented an important step in the country's technological development and transportation infrastructure, signaling the beginning of organized air travel and aviation services in Norway.
  • György Sándor Birth On September 21, 1912, György Sándor was born in Budapest, Hungary. He would later become a renowned pianist known for his interpretations of complex musical works, including performances of 'L'Apprenti Sorcier' (The Sorcerer's Apprentice).

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September 21, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was September 21, 1912?


September 21, 1912 was a Saturday and it was the 265th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1912 can also be written as 9/21/1912 in the US and as 21/9/1912 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 21, 1912?


Famous people born on September 21, 1912:

  • Chuck Jones

    Legendary American animator, director, and producer best known for creating iconic Looney Tunes characters and revolutionizing animated...

  • György Sándor

    Renowned Hungarian-American pianist and music educator who made significant contributions to classical piano performance and teaching...

  • Ian MacGregor

    Prominent Scottish businessman who served as chairman of the National Coal Board and was knighted in 1986 for his contributions to industry.

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September 21, 1912: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 21, 1912 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 16th and September 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 21, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1912 was That Aeroplane Glide by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

  1. - That Aeroplane Glide youtube
  2. - Bring Back My Golden Dreams youtube
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September 21, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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September 21, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 21, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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September 21, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 21, 1912 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 21, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:05 pm and setting at 01:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Sep 26, 1912.

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How old is someone born on September 21, 1912?


Someone born on September 21, 1912 is:

112 years 7 months old,

or 1351 months and 23 days old,

or 5877 weeks and 4 days old,

or 41143 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 21, 1912?

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