What happened on Thursday August 28, 1913?

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.

Events in 1913

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

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1913

Newspapers from Aug. 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.

August 28, 1913 in August 1913 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1913:

• Richard Tucker

  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...

• Boris Pahor

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

• 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.

• Terence Reese

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

• Lindsay Hassett

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

• Cornelius Cooper Johnson
• Richard Tucker (tenor)

Famous people born in 1913

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1913:

• Leopold Hoffer
• Alexander Macfarlane

Famous people who died in 1913

Famous people who died on August 28th

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.

1. Chauncey Olcott - Mother Machree
2. Enrico Caruso - Your Eyes Have Told Me What I Did Not Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1913

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Someone born on August 28, 1913 is:

111 years 9 months old,

or 1341 months and 29 days old,

or 5835 weeks

or 40845 days old,

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

There are 63 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?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 28, 1913.

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