What happened on Friday February 02, 1923?

About February 2nd, 1923, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 2, 1923, Ethyl gasoline was first commercially marketed in Dayton, Ohio, marking a significant milestone in automotive fuel technology. This new fuel formulation represented an important advancement in reducing engine knocking and improving vehicle performance, which would have substantial implications for the automotive and petroleum industries.
  • Day of the week: February 2nd, 1923 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: You Can Have Him, I Don't Want Him by Van & Schenck
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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February 02, 1923: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 02, 1923:

  • Introduction of Ethyl Gasoline in the United States On February 2, 1923, Ethyl gasoline was first commercially marketed in Dayton, Ohio, marking a significant milestone in automotive fuel technology. This new fuel formulation represented an important advancement in reducing engine knocking and improving vehicle performance, which would have substantial implications for the automotive and petroleum industries.
  • US Diplomatic Engagement in Central America On February 2, 1923, the United States signed a friendship treaty with Central American countries, demonstrating diplomatic efforts to strengthen regional relationships and potentially establish more stable political and economic connections in the region.

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February 02, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 02, 1923?


February 02, 1923 was a Friday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 1923 can also be written as 2/2/1923 in the US and as 2/2/1923 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 02, 1923?


Famous people born on February 02, 1923:

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    Renowned American gossip columnist who wrote for major newspapers and published the autobiography 'Natural Blonde' in 2000.

  • Red Schoendienst

    Legendary American baseball player, coach, and manager who made significant contributions to the St. Louis Cardinals.

  • James Dickey

    Acclaimed American novelist and poet, best known for his novel 'Deliverance' which was adapted into a famous film.

  • Clem Windsor

    Australian surgeon and rugby player (d. 2007).

  • Jean Babilée

    French choreographer and dancer (d. 2014).

  • Bob Maloubier
  • Renato Bialetti
  • Svetozar Gligorić

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February 02, 1923: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 02, 1923 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 29th and February 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 02, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1923 was You Can Have Him, I Don't Want Him by Van & Schenck, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

  1. - You Can Have Him, I Don't Want Him youtube
  2. - Romany Love youtube
  3. - Carolina in the Morning youtube
  4. - I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate youtube
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February 02, 1923: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 02, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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February 02, 1923: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 02, 1923 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 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 February 02, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:44 pm and setting at 08:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1923.

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How old is someone born on February 02, 1923?


Someone born on February 02, 1923 is:

102 years 2 months old,

or 1226 months and 21 days old,

or 5333 weeks and 5 days old,

or 37336 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 1923?

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