What happened on Saturday October 02, 1920?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1920:

• British Warning to Soviet Union over Naval Presence Lord Curzon, the British Foreign Secretary, sent a stern diplomatic warning to Soviet Foreign Minister Georgy Chicherin regarding Soviet submarine activities in the Baltic Sea. Curzon explicitly stated that the Royal Navy would attack Russian submarines on sight, escalating tensions between Britain and the Soviet Union.
• Ukrainian War of Independence Ceasefire Order Mikhail Frunze, a prominent Soviet military commander, issued an order to the Red Army to immediately cease hostilities with the Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine, marking a significant moment in the Ukrainian War of Independence.
• Tragic Death of King Alexander of Greece King Alexander of Greece suffered a fatal injury on October 2, 1920, after being attacked by a monkey. He ultimately succumbed to his injuries on October 25, 1920. This unusual and tragic incident dramatically altered the Greek royal succession and political landscape.
• Spanish Political Dissolution of Cortes King Alfonso of Spain dissolved the Cortes (Spanish parliament) at the request of Prime Minister Dato, reflecting the political instability of the period. The dissolution occurred because Dato's government lacked a parliamentary majority, highlighting the complex political dynamics in early 20th-century Spain.
• Remembering Max Bruch Max Bruch, a renowned German composer and conductor, was commemorated on his birth year of 1838. Known for his significant contributions to classical music, Bruch was particularly famous for his violin compositions and romantic musical style.
• Cincinnati Reds Tripleheader Baseball Record On October 2, 1920, the Cincinnati Reds made baseball history by playing a rare tripleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds won two out of three games with scores of 13-4 and 7-3, while the Pirates won the final game 6-0. This was the only tripleheader recorded in the century, making it a unique sporting event.
• Cleveland Indians Clinch American League Pennant The Cleveland Indians secured the American League pennant with a decisive 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers, ensuring they would finish at least one game ahead of the Chicago White Sox. This achievement was a significant milestone in the team's baseball history.

Events in 1920

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

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1920

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1920

October 02, 1920 was a Saturday and it was the 276th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1920 can also be written as 10/2/1920 in the US and as 2/10/1920 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1920 in October 1920 calendar

Famous people died on October 02, 1920:

• Max Bruch

  German composer and conductor, who studied at cologne conservatory and taught music in cologne from 1858-1861.

• Theodore Marston
• William Young

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on October 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1920 was When Night Descends by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. John McCormack - When Night Descends
2. Art Hickman & His Orchestra - The Love Nest

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 12:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Oct 27, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1920

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Someone born on October 02, 1920 is:

104 years 7 months old,

or 1255 months and 1 day old,

or 5457 weeks

or 38199 days old,

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

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 02, 1920.

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