What happened on Tuesday June 22, 1909?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1909:

• First Transcontinental Auto Race Won by Scott and Smith On June 22, 1909, Bert W. Scott and C. James Smith made history by winning the first transcontinental automobile race, driving a Ford Model T and completing the challenging cross-country journey to Seattle. Their victory, which earned them a $2,000 prize, represented a significant milestone in early automotive transportation and demonstrated the emerging reliability of automobiles for long-distance travel.
• Cape Cod Canal Construction Begins On June 22, 1909, construction commenced on the Cape Cod Canal, an ambitious engineering project designed to separate Cape Cod from mainland Massachusetts. This significant infrastructure development would dramatically improve maritime navigation by creating a direct water route through the peninsula, eliminating the need for ships to navigate around the entire Cape Cod landmass.

Events in 1909

June 22, 1909: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1909

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1909

June 22, 1909 was a Tuesday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1909 can also be written as 6/22/1909 in the US and as 22/6/1909 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1909 in June 1909 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1909:

• Katherine Dunham

  Pioneering African American dancer, choreographer, and anthropologist who revolutionized modern dance and significantly influenced African...

• Mike Todd

  Innovative American film producer known for the epic film 'Around the World in 80 Days' and for being married to actress Elizabeth Taylor.

• Infanta Beatriz of Spain

  Spanish royal family member, daughter of King Alfonso XIII, and aunt to King Juan Carlos I of Spain.

• Beatriz de Borbón

  Spanish royal, daughter of King Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenie de Battenberg, and paternal aunt to King Juan Carlos I..

Famous people born in 1909

Famous people born on June 22nd

June 22, 1909: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1909 was Silver Threads Among the Gold by Will Oakland, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Will Oakland - Silver Threads Among the Gold
2. Bob Roberts - Shine On, Harvest Moon

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 22, 1909: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 1909 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 1909 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 June 22, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:47 am and setting at 11:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 1909 while the next full moon would come on Jul 03, 1909.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 1909

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Someone born on June 22, 1909 is:

115 years 11 months old,

or 1391 months and 14 days old,

or 6050 weeks and 2 days old,

or 42352 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 22, 1909?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 1909?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 22, 1909.

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