What happened on Monday August 02, 1920?

About August 2nd, 1920, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Irish War of Independence, the British Parliament passes a controversial bill to restore order in Ireland by suspending jury trials. This legislative action was part of the British government's efforts to suppress the Irish independence movement and maintain control over the island.
  • Day of the week: August 2nd, 1920 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Ten Little Bottles by Bert Williams
  • Popular movie: The Penalty directed by Wallace Worsley

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August 02, 1920: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1920:

  • British Parliament Suspends Jury Trials in Ireland During the Irish War of Independence, the British Parliament passes a controversial bill to restore order in Ireland by suspending jury trials. This legislative action was part of the British government's efforts to suppress the Irish independence movement and maintain control over the island.
  • Marcus Garvey's Back to Africa Movement Presentation Marcus Garvey, a prominent Black nationalist and leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), presents his ambitious 'Back to Africa' program in New York City. This movement advocated for Black Americans to return to their ancestral homeland and establish economic and political independence from white-dominated societies.
  • African National Congress Resolution on African Homeland The African National Congress adopts a powerful resolution declaring that Africa shall be the home of Black peoples worldwide, symbolically pledging their commitment to liberty and freedom. This resolution reflects the growing pan-African sentiment and desire for self-determination during the early 20th century.

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August 02, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 02, 1920?


August 02, 1920 was a Monday and it was the 215th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1920 can also be written as 8/2/1920 in the US and as 2/8/1920 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 02, 1920?


Famous people born on August 02, 1920:

  • Louis Pauwels

    Influential French writer and journalist known for his intellectual contributions to French literature and media during the 20th century.

  • Phyllis James

    Renowned mystery writer known for her compelling crime fiction novels.

  • Pierre Viansson-Ponté

    Prominent French journalist and political commentator who specialized in analyzing the Gaullist era of French politics.

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August 02, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 02, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1920 was Ten Little Bottles by Bert Williams, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

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August 02, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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August 02, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1920 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:18 pm and setting at 09:34 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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How old is someone born on August 02, 1920?


Someone born on August 02, 1920 is:

104 years 9 months old,

or 1257 months and 12 days old,

or 5467 weeks and 2 days old,

or 38271 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1920?

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