July 1919 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in July 1919.
The US president was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal), Pope Benedict XV was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on July 1919: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of July 1919?
Events
- 01 Jul 1919 1st class postage drops from 3 cents to 2 cents
- 02 Jul 1919 Syrian National Congress in Damascus. Arab nationalist announce independence.
- 04 Jul 1919 ADGB (Allgemeine Deutsche Gewerkschaftsbund) party forms
- 05 Jul 1919 32nd Wimbledon Womens Tennis: S Lenglen beats Chambers
- 06 Jul 1919 British R-34 lands in NY, 1st airship to cross Atlantic
- 07 Jul 1919 Phillies tie major league record of 8 steals in 9 inn game
- 08 Jul 1919 President Wilson returns to New York City from Versailles Peace Conference.
- 10 Jul 1919 Dutch 1st Chamber approves woman suffrage
- 11 Jul 1919 Dutch 2nd chamber approves 8-hour day / No Sunday work
- 13 Jul 1919 Chicago White Sox pitcher Carl Mays walks off mound blaming teammates for lack of support afield
- 17 Jul 1919 Finland adopts constitution
- 19 Jul 1919 Following Peace Day celebrations marking the end of World War I, ex-servicemen riot and burn down Luton Town Hall.
- 21 Jul 1919 Dirigible crashes through bank skylight killing 13 (Chicago, Ill).
- 24 Jul 1919 Race Riot in Washington DC (6 killed, 100 wounded).
- 27 Jul 1919 Chicago race riot (15 whites and 23 blacks killed, 500 injured).
- 28 Jul 1919 Vrije Vakbewegings Internationale (VVI) forms in Amsterdam
- 31 Jul 1919 Germany accepts Weimar Constitution
- 17 Jul 1919 The form of government in the Republic of Finland is officially confirmed. For this reason, July 17 is known as the () in Finland.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in July 1919?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Arthur Fields - Bring Back Those Wonderful Days
- Emilio DeGogorza - Juanita
- Marion Harris - Jazz Baby
- Columbia Saxophone Sextette - Chong
- Victor Herbert & His Orchestra - Kiss Me Again
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
