What happened on Saturday September 28, 1912?

Here's what happened on September 28, 1912:

• First Published Blues Song W. C. Handy published 'The Memphis Blues' on September 28, 1912, a groundbreaking moment in American musical history. This publication is widely considered the first commercially published blues song, helping to formalize and popularize the blues genre that would profoundly influence 20th-century music.
• Ulster Covenant Signed Against Home Rule On September 28, 1912, approximately 500,000 Ulster Protestant Unionists signed the Ulster Covenant, a significant political document expressing their strong opposition to the Third Irish Home Rule Bill. This event represented a pivotal moment of resistance against potential Irish self-governance and highlighted deep political and religious tensions in early 20th-century Ireland.
• Kiche Maru Maritime Disaster On September 28, 1912, the Japanese steamship Kiche Maru sank during a severe typhoon off the Japanese coast, resulting in a tragic loss of over 1,000 lives. This maritime catastrophe was one of the most significant maritime disasters of the early 20th century, highlighting the dangerous maritime conditions of the era.
• First US Army Airplane Fatality On September 28, 1912, Corporal Frank S. Scott became the first enlisted United States Army serviceman to die in an airplane crash, marking a somber milestone in early military aviation history. This incident underscored the inherent risks of emerging aviation technology during the early 20th century.

Events in 1912

September 28, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 28, 1912

Newspapers from Sep. 28, 1912

September 28, 1912 was a Saturday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 28, 1912 can also be written as 9/28/1912 in the US and as 28/9/1912 in UK and Europe.

September 28, 1912 in September 1912 calendar

Famous people died on September 28, 1912:

• Rüdiger von Biegeleben

Famous people who died in 1912

Famous people who died on September 28th

September 28, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 28, 1912 was Waiting for the Robert E. Lee by Heidelberg Quintet, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. Heidelberg Quintet - Waiting for the Robert E. Lee
2. Walter Van Brunt - I Love the Name of Mary

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 28th is Libra.

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

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September 28, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 28, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 28, 1912 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 28, 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 September 28, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 06:39 pm and setting at 09:05 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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Someone born on September 28, 1912 is:

112 years 5 months old,

or 1349 months and 26 days old,

or 5869 weeks and 4 days old,

or 41087 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 28, 1912?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 28, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on September 28, 1912.

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