What happened on Thursday August 22, 1907?

About August 22nd, 1907, in brief:

  • Historical events: James E. Casey established United Parcel Service (UPS) in Seattle, Washington, marking the beginning of what would become a global logistics and package delivery giant. This entrepreneurial venture would revolutionize shipping and delivery services.
  • Day of the week: August 22nd, 1907 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Fountain of Youth directed by Austin Parenti

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August 22, 1907: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1907:

  • United Parcel Service (UPS) Founded James E. Casey established United Parcel Service (UPS) in Seattle, Washington, marking the beginning of what would become a global logistics and package delivery giant. This entrepreneurial venture would revolutionize shipping and delivery services.
  • Harry Houdini's Underwater Escape Harry Houdini, the legendary escape artist, demonstrated his extraordinary skills by breaking free from chains underwater at Aquatic Park in just 57 seconds. This performance showcased his remarkable physical abilities and showmanship.
  • Cyril Astley Clarke: Genetic Research Pioneer Cyril Astley Clarke was a distinguished British geneticist who made important contributions to the understanding of human genetics. His research helped advance medical knowledge and genetic science during the mid-20th century.
  • Colin Buchanan: Pioneering Town Planner Colin Buchanan was a prominent British town planner who made significant contributions to urban design and transportation planning in the 20th century. His innovative approaches to city infrastructure and urban development helped shape modern urban landscapes.

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August 22, 1907: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 22, 1907?


August 22, 1907 was a Thursday and it was the 234th day of the year 1907 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1907 can also be written as 8/22/1907 in the US and as 22/8/1907 in UK and Europe.

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August 22, 1907: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1907: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1907 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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August 22, 1907: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1907 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 1907 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 22, 1907 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:34 pm and setting at 05:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 25, 1907 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1907.

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How old is someone born on August 22, 1907?


Someone born on August 22, 1907 is:

117 years 8 months old,

or 1412 months and 22 days old,

or 6142 weeks and 6 days old,

or 43000 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1907?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1907?

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