What happened on Sunday August 01, 1920?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1920:

• Gandhi Launches Non-Cooperation Movement Mohandas K. Gandhi initiated the first stage of his non-cooperation movement against British colonial rule in India. As a powerful act of passive resistance, Gandhi publicly renounced all titles and honors conferred by the British Crown, symbolizing his commitment to Indian independence and challenging the colonial system through peaceful protest.
• Peace of Riga and Latvian Independence The Peace of Riga was signed, marking a significant milestone in Latvian independence. This treaty effectively ended the Polish-Soviet War and recognized Latvia's sovereignty, setting the stage for its emergence as an independent nation.
• Sammy Lee: Olympic Platform Diving Pioneer Sammy Lee, a groundbreaking US platform diver, who would later win Olympic gold medals in 1948 and 1952, emerged in the early 20th century. Lee was notable for breaking racial barriers in competitive diving and becoming the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States.
• Wilson Blocks Western Union Cable Laying U.S. President Woodrow Wilson intervened to prevent the unauthorized laying of a Western Union telegraphic cable between Miami and Barbados. By ordering U.S. Navy destroyers to block the cable laying operation, Wilson asserted governmental oversight and control over telecommunications infrastructure.
• Papendrecht Soccer Team Established The Papendrecht soccer team was formally established, contributing to the local sports landscape in the Netherlands during the early 20th century.

Events in 1920

August 01, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1920

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1920

August 01, 1920 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1920 can also be written as 8/1/1920 in the US and as 1/8/1920 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1920 in August 1920 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1920:

• Henrietta Lacks

  Her immortal HeLa cells became a cornerstone of modern medical research, revolutionizing scientific understanding despite the unethical...

• Sammy Lee

  Pioneering Olympic diving champion who broke racial barriers as the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States,...

Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1920:

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  Indian freedom fighter, lawyer and journalist (b. 1856).

• Eugene Gaudio

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1920 was Alexandria by Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

1. Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra - Alexandria
2. Happy Six - My Sahara Rose
3. John McCormack - The Barefoot Trail
4. Marion Harris - Left All Alone Again Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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

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August 01, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1920 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 1920 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 August 01, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 08:48 pm and setting at 08:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1920

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Someone born on August 01, 1920 is:

104 years 9 months old,

or 1257 months and 4 days old,

or 5466 weeks and 1 day old,

or 38263 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1920?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 01, 1920.

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