What happened on Saturday August 24, 1912?

Here's what happened on August 24, 1912:

• Mount Vesuvius Eruption Date Clarification Historical research has challenged the traditional narrative of the Mount Vesuvius eruption date. While often associated with August 24, 79 AD, recent archaeological evidence suggests the catastrophic event might have occurred after October 17, providing new insights into this significant historical disaster.
• Territory of Alaska Officially Organized The United States formally organized the Territory of Alaska, establishing a structured governmental framework for the region. This marked an important milestone in the administrative development of the Alaskan territory, paving the way for future statehood and federal governance.
• US Anti-Gag Law Passed The United States Congress passed the Anti-Gag Law, which guaranteed federal employees the fundamental right to petition the government without fear of retaliation or dismissal. This legislation was a significant step in protecting civil liberties and ensuring government workers could express their concerns and opinions freely.
• New York City Celebrates Olympic Heroes New York City hosted a ticker tape parade to honor Jim Thorpe and the victorious United States Olympic team, celebrating their remarkable achievements and national pride. The parade symbolized the growing importance of athletic accomplishments in early 20th-century American culture.

Events in 1912

August 24, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 24, 1912

August 24, 1912 was a Saturday and it was the 237th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1912 can also be written as 8/24/1912 in the US and as 24/8/1912 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1912 in August 1912 calendar

Famous people born on August 24, 1912:

• Cesarina Carletti

Famous people born in 1912

Famous people born on August 24th

Famous people died on August 24, 1912:

• Carlo Chessa

Famous people who died in 1912

Famous people who died on August 24th

August 24, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1912 was Hypnotic Scene - Mike and Meyer by Weber & Fields, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Weber & Fields - Hypnotic Scene - Mike and Meyer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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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 24, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 1912 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:31 pm and setting at 02:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1912.

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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 1912

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Someone born on August 24, 1912 is:

112 years 10 months old,

or 1354 months and 12 days old,

or 5889 weeks and 1 day old,

or 41224 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1912?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 24, 1912.

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