What happened on Tuesday August 22, 1911?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1911:

• Theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre On August 22, 1911, Italian handyman Vincenzo Perugia successfully stole Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, the Mona Lisa, from the Louvre Museum in Paris. This audacious art theft would become one of the most famous art heists in history, with the painting remaining missing for over two years before its eventual recovery.
• Anti-Semitic Riots in Welsh Towns On August 22, 1911, a significant anti-Semitic incident unfolded in Wales, where a mob of approximately 200 men attacked and looted Jewish-owned shops in Tredegar. The violence quickly spread to neighboring towns of Ebbw Vale and Rhymney, representing a disturbing outbreak of ethnic violence and discrimination.
• Persian Political Conflict at Savadkuh A significant military engagement occurred at Savadkuh, where the former Shah of Persia suffered a decisive defeat, losing approximately 300 men during the confrontation. This event likely represents a critical moment in the political upheaval and power struggles within Persia during the early 20th century.

Events in 1911

August 22, 1911: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1911

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1911

August 22, 1911 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1911 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1911 can also be written as 8/22/1911 in the US and as 22/8/1911 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1911 in August 1911 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1911:

• Harry Heltzer

  Prominent American business executive who served as president, chairman, and CEO of Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company (3M).

Famous people born in 1911

Famous people born on August 22nd

Famous people died on August 22, 1911:

• Theodor Scheimpflug

Famous people who died in 1911

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 1911: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1911 was Selections from The Pink Lady by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Prince's Orchestra - Selections from The Pink Lady
2. Ada Jones & Billy Murray - All Alone
3. Reinald Werrenrath & Haydn Quartet - By the Saskatchewan

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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August 22, 1911: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1911 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1911 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 1911 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, 1911 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 02:52 am and setting at 06:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 1911 while the next full moon would come on Sep 08, 1911.

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Someone born on August 22, 1911 is:

113 years 8 months old,

or 1364 months and 22 days old,

or 5934 weeks and 1 day old,

or 41539 days old,

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