What happened on Sunday May 11, 1913?

About May 11th, 1913, in brief:

  • Historical events: A catastrophic typhoon struck the Philippines on May 11, 1913, causing unprecedented destruction in the Albay province. Massive 16-foot waves swept across the coastal region, resulting in a tragic loss of 827 lives. The storm's intensity and devastating impact highlighted the vulnerability of Philippine coastal communities to extreme weather events during the early 20th century.
  • Day of the week: May 11th, 1913 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: In the Evening by the Moonlight by Haydn Quartet
  • Popular movie: Atlantide directed by Yuri Ancarani

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May 11, 1913: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1913:

  • Devastating Typhoon in the Philippines A catastrophic typhoon struck the Philippines on May 11, 1913, causing unprecedented destruction in the Albay province. Massive 16-foot waves swept across the coastal region, resulting in a tragic loss of 827 lives. The storm's intensity and devastating impact highlighted the vulnerability of Philippine coastal communities to extreme weather events during the early 20th century.
  • Territorial Arbitration in Balkan Region During an international arbitration conference on May 11, 1913, Romania's neutrality in the First Balkan War was recognized through a territorial award. The Bulgarian town of Silistra was granted to Romania, though the area is now part of modern Bulgaria. This diplomatic resolution demonstrated the complex territorial negotiations characteristic of the Balkan region during that historical period.
  • Glenbrook Rail Station Establishment On May 11, 1913, a new rail station was inaugurated in Glenbrook, New South Wales, Australia. The station was strategically positioned to serve the Main Western railway line, contributing to the region's transportation infrastructure and connectivity during the early 20th century.

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May 11, 1913: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 11, 1913?


May 11, 1913 was a Sunday and it was the 131st day of the year 1913 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1913 can also be written as 5/11/1913 in the US and as 11/5/1913 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 11, 1913?


Famous people born on May 11, 1913:

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May 11, 1913: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 1913 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 11, 1913: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1913 was In the Evening by the Moonlight by Haydn Quartet, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

  1. - In the Evening by the Moonlight youtube
  2. - When the Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves for Alabam' youtube
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May 11, 1913: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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May 11, 1913: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1913 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

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May 11, 1913: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1913 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 May 11, 1913 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 08:56 am and setting at 12:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1913 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 1913.

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How old is someone born on May 11, 1913?


Someone born on May 11, 1913 is:

112 years and 1 day old,

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