What happened on Sunday January 21, 1912?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1912:

• Birth of Nobel Laureate Konrad Emil Bloch Konrad Emil Bloch was born in Germany, later becoming a distinguished biochemist who would make significant contributions to understanding cholesterol metabolism. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking research on the mechanism and regulation of cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism. His work fundamentally transformed our understanding of lipid biochemistry and its role in human health.
• Crowley, Louisiana Axeman Homicide A horrific mass murder occurred in Crowley, Louisiana, where a woman and her four children were brutally killed in their home. This tragic event was linked to the infamous serial killer known as the Axeman of New Orleans, who terrorized the region during this period. The murders highlighted the significant crime challenges and public safety concerns of early 20th century Louisiana.

Events in 1912

January 21, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1912

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1912

January 21, 1912 was a Sunday and it was the 21st day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1912 can also be written as 1/21/1912 in the US and as 21/1/1912 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1912 in January 1912 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1912:

• Konrad Bloch Germany

  Biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in 1964 for his research on cholesterol biosynthesis.

• Konrad Bloch

  Renowned biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1964 for his groundbreaking research on cholesterol biosynthesis.

Famous people born in 1912

Famous people born on January 21st

January 21, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1912 was That Mysterious Rag by Arthur Collins & Albert Campbell, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Arthur Collins & Albert Campbell - That Mysterious Rag
2. Walter Van Brunt - After the Honeymoon
3. American Quartet - That Mysterious Rag

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1912 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 January 21, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 08:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 04, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1912.

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Your place in the Universe on January 21, 1912

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Someone born on January 21, 1912 is:

113 years 3 months old,

or 1359 months and 20 days old,

or 5912 weeks

or 41384 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1912?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 21, 1912.

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