What happened on Tuesday October 22, 1912?

Here's what happened on October 22, 1912:

• Australian Flying Corps Establishes First Air Base The Australian Flying Corps (AFC) established its inaugural air base at Point Cook in Victoria, Australia. This milestone represented a significant step in Australia's military aviation development, laying the groundwork for what would eventually become the Royal Australian Air Force and marking the country's entry into modern aerial military capabilities.
• Serbian Army Recaptures Pristina from Ottoman Empire During the First Balkan War, the Serbian Third Army successfully captured the city of Pristina from Ottoman control, symbolically reclaiming a territory with deep historical significance. This victory was particularly poignant as Pristina had been under Ottoman rule since the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, marking a momentous reversal of centuries-old territorial dynamics.
• Prince Alexei's Haemophilia Worsens Prince Alexei Nikolaevich, heir to the Russian throne and son of Tsar Nicholas II, was reported to be seriously ill due to haemophilia. This genetic disorder, which prevented blood from clotting properly, was a source of significant concern for the royal family and would play a crucial role in the broader narrative of the Russian imperial dynasty's decline.
• Contestado War Begins in Brazil A significant peasant rebellion erupted in the southern Brazilian states of Santa Catarina and Paraná, initiating the Contestado War. This conflict emerged from complex socio-economic tensions, with rural populations challenging federal authority and fighting against government troops in a struggle for land rights and social justice.

Events in 1912

October 22, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 22, 1912

Newspapers from Oct. 22, 1912

October 22, 1912 was a Tuesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 22, 1912 can also be written as 10/22/1912 in the US and as 22/10/1912 in UK and Europe.

October 22, 1912 in October 1912 calendar

Famous people born on October 22, 1912:

• Harry Callahan

  Influential American photographer known for his innovative and experimental approach to photography.

• Jean Urruty

  French sports champion with notable achievements in his field.

• Emilio Bianchi
• Philip H. Lathrop
• Esther Réthy

Famous people born in 1912

Famous people born on October 22nd

Famous people died on October 22, 1912:

• Wilhelm Ebstein
• Joaquim Malats

Famous people who died in 1912

Famous people who died on October 22nd

October 22, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1912 was Goodbye, Everybody by Walter Van Brunt, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

1. Walter Van Brunt - Goodbye, Everybody
2. Maurice Burkhardt & Peerless Quartet - The Ragtime Jockey Man
3. John McCormack - The Rosary

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 22, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 22, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 22, 1912 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 22, 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 October 22, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 03:41 pm and setting at 03:35 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 22, 1912

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Someone born on October 22, 1912 is:

112 years 6 months old,

or 1350 months and 13 days old,

or 5871 weeks and 6 days old,

or 41103 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 22, 1912?

There are 170 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 22, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 22, 1912.

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