What happened on Sunday January 02, 1921?

About January 2nd, 1921, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 2, 1921, KDKA AM in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, made history by broadcasting the first religious radio service, specifically the Sunday service of Calvary Episcopal Church. This groundbreaking event marked a significant milestone in the intersection of technology and religious communication.
  • Day of the week: January 2nd, 1921 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King

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January 02, 1921: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1921:

  • First Religious Radio Broadcast in the United States On January 2, 1921, KDKA AM in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, made history by broadcasting the first religious radio service, specifically the Sunday service of Calvary Episcopal Church. This groundbreaking event marked a significant milestone in the intersection of technology and religious communication.
  • World Premiere of R.U.R. Play Karel Čapek's pioneering science fiction play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots) premiered in a theater in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. This play is historically significant for introducing the word 'robot' to the world and exploring themes of artificial intelligence and human-machine relationships.
  • Santa Isabel Maritime Disaster The Spanish liner Santa Isabel sank off Villa Garcia, resulting in a tragic maritime accident that claimed 244 lives. Only 29 passengers and 27 crew members survived this devastating shipwreck, highlighting the perils of maritime travel in the early 20th century.
  • De Young Museum Opens The De Young Museum opened its doors in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, establishing itself as a significant cultural institution in the city. The museum would go on to become a prominent venue for art and cultural exhibitions.

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January 02, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 02, 1921?


January 02, 1921 was a Sunday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1921 can also be written as 1/2/1921 in the US and as 2/1/1921 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1921 in January 1921 calendar

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January 02, 1921: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1921:

  • Franz von Defregger

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January 02, 1921: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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January 02, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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January 02, 1921: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1921 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 02, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 01:14 am and setting at 12:53 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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How old is someone born on January 02, 1921?


Someone born on January 02, 1921 is:

104 years 4 months old,

or 1252 months and 11 days old,

or 5445 weeks and 2 days old,

or 38117 days old,

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