What happened on Wednesday January 01, 1919?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1919:

• Women's Political Rights in Canada A significant milestone in Canadian democracy: Women were granted the right to be candidates in federal elections, expanding political participation and representation.
• HMY Iolaire Disaster The British ocean liner HMY Iolaire sank tragically off the coast of Stornoway, Scotland, resulting in the devastating loss of over 200 passengers and crew members.
• Establishment of Belorussian SSR The Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (Belorussian SSR) was officially established, marking a significant political transformation in the region following the Russian Revolution.
• Birth of J.D. Salinger Jerome David Salinger was born in New York City, New York, USA. He would later become a renowned novelist, most famous for his groundbreaking novel 'The Catcher in the Rye', which profoundly influenced 20th-century literature.
• Voting Rights in Czechoslovakia In the Czech region of Czechoslovakia, men and women were granted equal voting rights in municipal elections, representing a progressive step towards gender equality.
• Death of William W Campbell William W Campbell, a Canadian poet known for works like 'Ian of the Orcades', passed away at the age of 60.
• Bernard Drukker's Birth Bernard Drukker, a Dutch musician, was born. He would become known as an organist, pianist, and orchestra leader, with notable work including 'Devil's Wheel'.

Events in 1919

January 01, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1919

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1919

January 01, 1919 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1919 can also be written as 1/1/1919 in the US and as 1/1/1919 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1919 in January 1919 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1919:

• Rocky Graziano

  Rocky Graziano was a famous middleweight boxing champion who later became an actor, known for his tough life story and successful boxing...

• Carole Landis

  Carole Landis was a prominent Hollywood actress and pin-up model during World War II, known for her roles in comedies and dramas, who...

• J D Salinger

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• Sheila Mercier

  Sheila Mercier was a beloved British television actress best known for her long-running role in the popular soap opera 'Emmerdale Farm'.

Famous people born in 1919

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1919:

• Hugo Blümner
• Giovanni Broggi
• David Lubin
• Dante Racca

Famous people who died in 1919

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1919 was O Death, Where is Thy Sting? by Bert Williams, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Bert Williams - O Death, Where is Thy Sting?
2. Philadelphia Orchestra (Leopold Stokowski, Conductor) - Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 (Anitra's Dance)
3. Henry Burr - Oh How I Wish I Could Sleep Until My Daddy Comes Back Home
4. Orpheus Quartet - When You Come Back, and You Will Come Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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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 01, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1919 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1919 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 01, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:35 am and setting at 05:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1918 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1919

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Someone born on January 01, 1919 is:

106 years 3 months old,

or 1275 months and 22 days old,

or 5547 weeks

or 38829 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1919?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 01, 1919.

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