What happened on Saturday September 01, 1923?

Here's what happened on September 01, 1923:

• Great Kanto Earthquake A devastating magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Tokyo and Yokohama in Japan, causing immense destruction and loss of life. The earthquake triggered a massive 33-foot tsunami, widespread fires, and catastrophic landslides. Over 140,000 people were killed, and approximately two million were left homeless, making it one of the most destructive natural disasters in Japanese history.
• Birth of Kenneth Thomson Kenneth Thomson, 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet, was born. He would become a prominent Canadian businessman and notable art collector, leaving a significant legacy in Canadian business and cultural circles.
• Davis Cup Tennis Championship The 18th Davis Cup international tennis competition concluded with the United States defeating Australia in New York with a decisive 4-1 victory, marking their continued dominance in the tournament.

Events in 1923

September 01, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 01, 1923

Newspapers from Sep. 01, 1923

September 01, 1923 was a Saturday and it was the 244th day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1923 can also be written as 9/1/1923 in the US and as 1/9/1923 in UK and Europe.

September 01, 1923 in September 1923 calendar

Famous people born on September 01, 1923:

• Rocky Marciano

  Legendary American boxer who held the world heavyweight championship from 1952 to 1956.

• Kenneth Thomson

  Canadian businessman and art collector who served as the 2nd Baron Thomson.

Famous people born in 1923

Famous people born on September 1st

September 01, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 01, 1923 was Baby Won't You Please Come Home Blues by Bessie Smith, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

1. Bessie Smith - Baby Won't You Please Come Home Blues
2. Selvin's Orchestra - Yes! We Have No Bananas
3. Ted Lewis & His Band - Aunt Hagar's Blues
4. Marion Harris - Who's Sorry Now?

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

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

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September 01, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 01, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 01, 1923 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 01, 1923 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, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 10:21 pm and setting at 01:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1923.

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Your place in the Universe on September 01, 1923

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Someone born on September 01, 1923 is:

101 years 8 months old,

or 1220 months and 4 days old,

or 5305 weeks and 2 days old,

or 37137 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 01, 1923?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 01, 1923?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on September 01, 1923.

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