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US date format: 8/24/1912, UK date format: 24/8/1912
The day of the week was Saturday, under the astrological sign of Virgo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 24, 1912).
Famous birthdays on this day include Durward Kirby Indianapolis Indiana and Alita Román.
The number one song in US was Hypnotic Scene - Mike and Meyer by Weber & Fields.
Der Fremde, directed by , was one of the most viewed movie released in 1912
The US president was William Howard Taft (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal), Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Movies | Music charts
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of August 24, 1912?
Holidays
- Liberia: Flag Day
- RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
- Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
- Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
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Events
- US passes Anti-gag law, federal employees right to petition the government.
- Territory of Alaska organized.
- New York City ticker tape parade for Jim Thorpe and victorious US olympians.
- Alaska becomes a United States territory.
Famous Birthday
Who was born on August 24, 1912?
USA; TV announcer (Garry Moore Show).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Der Fremde
Release year: 1912
La vida de Jose Rizal
Release year: 1912
Directed by: Edward M. Gross
Starring: Robert Henderson-Bland, Gene Gauntier, Montague Sidney
Country: United States of America
1812 God
Release year: 1912
Directed by: Vasili Goncharov, Kai Hansen, Aleksandr Uralsky
Starring: Vasili Goncharov, Aleksandra Goncharova, Andrej Gromov, Pavel Knorr
A Pueblo Romance
Release year: 1912
Directed by: D.W. Griffith
Starring: Mary Pickford, Blanche Sweet
The Life of John Bunyan
Release year: 1912
Directed by: Mario Caserini
Starring: Filippo Castamagna, Vitale Di Stefano, Antonio Grisanti, Lia Negro
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 24, 1912?
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Top #1 songs in the USA
- Weber & Fields - Hypnotic Scene - Mike and Meyer
How old am I?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 24, 1912?
On August 24, 1912 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is August 24, 1912?
On August 24, 1912 the zodiac sign was Virgo.
Who was the US President on August 24, 1912?
On August 24, 1912 the US President was William Howard Taft (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1912?
On August 24, 1912 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on August 24, 1912?
On August 24, 1912 Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 24, 1912?
On August 24, 1912 several famous people were born including, Durward Kirby Indianapolis Indiana, Alita Román.
