What happened on Wednesday September 01, 1920?

About September 1st, 1920, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Fountain of Time, a significant public art installation, was opened on September 1, 1920, commemorating 100 years of peaceful relations between the United States and Great Britain since the Treaty of Ghent. Located in Chicago, this monument by sculptor Lorado Taft symbolizes the enduring friendship and diplomatic harmony between the two nations.
  • Day of the week: September 1st, 1920 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Pretty Kitty Kelly by Charles Harrison
  • Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith

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September 01, 1920: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 01, 1920:

  • The Fountain of Time Monument Unveiled The Fountain of Time, a significant public art installation, was opened on September 1, 1920, commemorating 100 years of peaceful relations between the United States and Great Britain since the Treaty of Ghent. Located in Chicago, this monument by sculptor Lorado Taft symbolizes the enduring friendship and diplomatic harmony between the two nations.
  • France Establishes the State of Lebanon On September 1, 1920, France officially created the State of Lebanon as part of its mandate in the Middle East following World War I. This marked a significant moment in the region's geopolitical history, establishing Lebanon as a separate administrative entity from Syria under French colonial administration.
  • Rotterdam's New Town Hall Inaugurated The city of Rotterdam celebrated the opening of its new town hall on September 1, 1920, symbolizing the city's post-World War I reconstruction and urban development efforts. This architectural milestone represented municipal progress and civic pride in the Netherlands.

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

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What day of the week was September 01, 1920?


September 01, 1920 was a Wednesday and it was the 245th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1920 can also be written as 9/1/1920 in the US and as 1/9/1920 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 01, 1920?


Famous people born on September 01, 1920:

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    American character actor known for memorable roles in films like 'Misery' and 'The Straight Story', with a career spanning several decades...

  • Liz Carpenter

    Prominent American journalist, author, and feminist activist who served as press secretary for Lady Bird Johnson during the 1960s.

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September 01, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 01, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 30th and September 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 01, 1920 was Pretty Kitty Kelly by Charles Harrison, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

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September 01, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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

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

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September 01, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 01, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 10:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 1920.

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How old is someone born on September 01, 1920?


Someone born on September 01, 1920 is:

104 years 8 months old,

or 1256 months and 13 days old,

or 5463 weeks

or 38241 days old,

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