What happened on Thursday August 28, 1913?

About August 28th, 1913, in brief:

  • Historical events: Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands officially inaugurated the Peace Palace (Vredespaleis) in The Hague, a landmark international judicial institution designed to promote peaceful resolution of global conflicts. The palace would later become the home of the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the International Court of Justice, symbolizing the Netherlands' commitment to international diplomacy and conflict resolution.
  • Day of the week: August 28th, 1913 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Mother Machree by Chauncey Olcott
  • Popular movie: Atlantide directed by Yuri Ancarani

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August 28, 1913: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 1913:

  • Opening of the Peace Palace in The Hague Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands officially inaugurated the Peace Palace (Vredespaleis) in The Hague, a landmark international judicial institution designed to promote peaceful resolution of global conflicts. The palace would later become the home of the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the International Court of Justice, symbolizing the Netherlands' commitment to international diplomacy and conflict resolution.

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August 28, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 28, 1913?


August 28, 1913 was a Thursday and it was the 240th day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1913 can also be written as 8/28/1913 in the US and as 28/8/1913 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 28, 1913?


Famous people born on August 28, 1913:

  • Richard Tucker
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    Renowned American operatic tenor who was a leading performer at the Metropolitan Opera for many years.

  • Robertson Davies

    Prominent Canadian novelist, playwright, and literary critic known for his intellectual depth and significant contributions to Canadian...

  • Jack Dreyfus

    American financial entrepreneur who founded the Dreyfus Corporation, a significant investment management company.

  • Robert Irving

    Accomplished English conductor and director known for his work in classical music and opera.

  • Boris Pahor

    Slovenian writer known for his works exploring themes of resistance, survival, and the human experience during World War II.

  • Lindsay Hassett

    Australian cricketer and sportscaster who was a notable figure in mid-20th century cricket.

  • Terence Reese

    Renowned English bridge player and author who made significant contributions to bridge literature and strategy.

  • Cornelius Cooper Johnson
  • Richard Tucker (tenor)

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August 28, 1913: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1913:

  • Leopold Hoffer
  • Alexander Macfarlane

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Famous people who died on August 28th

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August 28, 1913: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 1913 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 28, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1913 was Mother Machree by Chauncey Olcott, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

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  2. - Your Eyes Have Told Me What I Did Not Know youtube
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August 28, 1913: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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August 28, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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August 28, 1913: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 1913 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 1913 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 28, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 12:51 am and setting at 05:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 16, 1913 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1913.

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How old is someone born on August 28, 1913?


Someone born on August 28, 1913 is:

111 years 9 months old,

or 1341 months and 9 days old,

or 5832 weeks and 1 day old,

or 40825 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1913?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1913?

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