What happened on Saturday January 01, 1921?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1921:

• Establishment of the Irish Free State The Irish Free State was formally established, marking the end of the Irish War of Independence and representing a significant milestone in Ireland's journey towards independence from British rule. This event signaled a new era of self-governance for Ireland and reshaped the political landscape of the British Isles.
• Birth of Alain Mimoun Alain Mimoun O'Kacha, an exceptional Algerian-French athlete, was born. He would later become a world cross-country champion and win an Olympic gold medal in 1956, representing a remarkable achievement in long-distance running and highlighting the athletic prowess of athletes with colonial and immigrant backgrounds.
• Ambassador Hotel Opens in Los Angeles The luxurious 24-acre Ambassador Hotel officially opened in Los Angeles at 12:01 a.m. on New Year's Day, representing a significant addition to the city's hospitality landscape. The hotel would later become a historic landmark, famously known as the site of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination in 1968.
• Birth of Isma'il Raji' al-Faruqi Isma'il Raji' al-Faruqi, a prominent Palestinian-born philosopher and comparative religion scholar, was born. He would go on to become an influential academic known for his work in Islamic studies and interfaith dialogue, making significant contributions to understanding religious pluralism.

Events in 1921

January 01, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1921

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1921

January 01, 1921 was a Saturday and it was the 1st day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1921 can also be written as 1/1/1921 in the US and as 1/1/1921 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1921 in January 1921 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1921:

• César Baldaccini

  Renowned French sculptor and academic known for his innovative sculptural works and significant contributions to contemporary art.

• Alain Mimoun

  Legendary French long-distance runner who won the marathon at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, famously known as 'Zatopek's Shadow'.

• Barbara Goalen

  Prominent British fashion model of the 1950s who graced numerous glossy magazines and represented the elegance of post-war fashion.

• César

  French artist and sculptor known for his innovative works using diverse materials like plastics and metals, with his first solo exhibition...

• Regina Bianchi

  Italian actress (d. 2013).

• Johnny Logan

  American basketball player (d. 1977).

• Marseille (France)

Famous people born in 1921

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1921:

• Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg

  German lawyer and politician, 5th chancellor of germany (b. 1856).

• Edmund Guerrier
• Romolo Meli

Famous people who died in 1921

Famous people who died on January 1st

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, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1921 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1921 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, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:11 am and setting at 12:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1921.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1921

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Someone born on January 01, 1921 is:

104 years 4 months old,

or 1252 months and 13 days old,

or 5445 weeks and 4 days old,

or 38119 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1921?

There are 233 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, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 01, 1921.

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