Your place in the Universe on 1911
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1911 (MCMXI in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1911th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1911 a year special to you? Discover what 1911 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1911, 1911 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1911, how old is someone born in 1911 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1911.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1911 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1911 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1911
- Who was the U.S. President in 1911?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1911?
- Who was the Pope in 1911?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1911?
- What was the most popular movie in 1911?
- What was the best selling book in 1911?
- How old is someone born in 1911?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1911?
What was 1911 known for ?
- By looking into the past events of our lives, one realizes that there were times when we were bolder and fearless to a degree. Various events have shaped the modern common beliefs and so below are major events of 1911.
- In the later years of the 19th century, New York’s population had surpassed that of Paris and was quickly rising to level with London. Peculiar to this increase of population was the lack of a reference point in the city. The 27th President of the United States of America, President William Howard Taft on May 23rd 1911, dedicated the New York Public library that took 14 years to build at the cost of $9 million.Today, there are over two million members issued with the New York public library cards with branches of the library put up in New York City.
- Three months later on August 21 and a trip across the Atlantic Ocean, Vincenzo Perugia walked into the Louvre in Paris, dismounted the famed Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo Da Vinci and walked out of the museum, the Mona Lisa hidden under his clothes. Detectives and investigators ruled out professional art thieves since it would be too suspicious to sell the painting.
- The Mona Lisa turned up two years later where Perugia was trying to collect money from an Italian art dealer. The theft prompted better security installations across the world in museums.
- As the year ended, it took more than just the spirit of adventure for the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsento hoist the Norwegian flag at the bottom of the world on December 14. Amundsen had earlier wanted to be the first man to the North Pole, American explorer Robert Pearly beat him to it, and so he settled for the South Pole.Amundsen also became the first person to fly over the North Pole in an aircraft.
- The best way to move forward is to know where to trail the past and the above compilation is just but a snippet of what happened in the year 1911.
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Key World Leaders of 1911
Who was the U.S. President in 1911?
In 1911, William Howard Taft (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1909 to March 04, 1913. During his presidency, he broke up major monopolies and later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1911?
In 1911 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal). During his premiership, he oversaw the early years of World War I and introduced major constitutional reforms, including the Parliament Act of 1911.
Who was the Pope in 1911?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1911 was Pope Pius X who had held the papacy since 1903. His pontificate is known for his liturgical reforms, promotion of early Communion for children, and opposition to modernist interpretations of Catholic doctrine.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1911?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1911, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Mother Machree by John McCormack
What was the most popular movie in 1911?
The most popular movie and box office hit was The Padre by Jonathan Sobol
What was the best selling book in 1911?
How old is someone born in 1911?
Someone born in 1911 is 114 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1911?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1911 was the Year of the Pig.
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