What happened on Wednesday August 03, 1921?

Here's what happened on August 03, 1921:

• Black Sox Scandal: Permanent Baseball Ban Major League Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis officially confirmed the permanent ban of the eight Chicago Black Sox players, despite their earlier acquittal by a Chicago court. This decisive action was a landmark moment in baseball's efforts to maintain the integrity of the sport and combat match-fixing.
• First Aerial Crop Dusting in Agricultural History On August 3, 1921, the first documented aerial crop dusting was performed on a six-acre catalpa grove in Troy, Ohio, which was heavily infested with leaf caterpillars. The aerial treatment proved remarkably successful, with a 99 percent effectiveness rate confirmed two days later, marking a significant milestone in agricultural pest control technology.
• Birth of Medal of Honor Recipient Charles H. Coolidge Charles H. Coolidge, a distinguished Medal of Honor recipient, was born on this date. His military service and subsequent recognition represent an important moment in American military history.
• Notable Births: Richard Adler and Edward Tipper On August 3, 1921, two notable individuals were born: Richard Adler, a Broadway composer who would later contribute significantly to musical theater, and Edward Tipper, a World War II veteran. Richard Adler lived until 2012, while Edward Tipper passed away in 2017.

Events in 1921

August 03, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 03, 1921

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 1921

August 03, 1921 was a Wednesday and it was the 215th day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1921 can also be written as 8/3/1921 in the US and as 3/8/1921 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 1921 in August 1921 calendar

Famous people born on August 03, 1921:

• Hayden Carruth

  Hayden Carruth was a distinguished American poet who won the National Book Award and was renowned for his innovative and deeply personal...

• Richard Adler

Famous people born in 1921

Famous people born on August 3rd

August 03, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1921 was Down Yonder by Billy Jones & Ernest Hare, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. Billy Jones & Ernest Hare - Down Yonder

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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August 03, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 1921 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 August 03, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:40 am and setting at 08:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1921 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1921.

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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 1921

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Someone born on August 03, 1921 is:

103 years 9 months old,

or 1245 months and 11 days old,

or 5415 weeks

or 37905 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1921?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 03, 1921.

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