What happened on Sunday January 04, 1920?

Here's what happened on January 04, 1920:

• German Hyperinflation Escalates The Imperial Bank of Germany printed an additional 1.4 billion marks, bringing the total paper money in circulation to 47,724,000,000 marks. This massive money printing was a direct consequence of Germany's economic struggles following World War I, signaling the severe hyperinflation that would characterize the Weimar Republic period.
• Formation of National Negro Baseball League The National Negro Baseball League was officially organized, marking a pivotal moment in African American sports history. This league provided a professional platform for Black baseball players during an era of racial segregation, creating opportunities for talented athletes who were excluded from mainstream baseball leagues.
• Death of Benito Pérez Galdós Benito Pérez Galdós, renowned Spanish novelist and a key figure in the literary movement of realism, passed away at the age of 76. Known for his significant work 'Gloria', he was a prominent writer who greatly influenced Spanish literature of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
• Amsterdam Actors' Strike Actors in Amsterdam initiated a strike demanding retirement benefits, highlighting the growing labor rights movement and the emerging focus on social security for performing artists in early 20th century Europe.

Events in 1920

January 04, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 04, 1920

Newspapers from Jan. 04, 1920

January 04, 1920 was a Sunday and it was the 4th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1920 can also be written as 1/4/1920 in the US and as 4/1/1920 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1920 in January 1920 calendar

Famous people born on January 04, 1920:

• Robert Lamoureux

  Prominent French entertainer who excelled in multiple artistic domains including acting, directing, songwriting, and performing in cabaret...

• William Colby

  Prominent CIA director and decorated World War II veteran who played significant roles in US intelligence and diplomatic services across...

Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on January 4th

Famous people died on January 04, 1920:

• Benito Pérez Galdós

  Spanish author and playwright (b. 1843).

• Giovanni D'Andrea
• Reuben Gillmer

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on January 4th

January 04, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1920 was Broken Blossoms by Charles Harrison, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Charles Harrison - Broken Blossoms
2. John Steel - The Hand That Rocked the Cradle Rules My Heart
3. Irving Kaufman & Jack Kaufman - Nobody Knows (and Nobody Seems to Care)
4. Edward Allen - Oh! What a Pal was Mary

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

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January 04, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 04, 1920 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 January 04, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:44 pm and setting at 06:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1920.

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Someone born on January 04, 1920 is:

105 years 4 months old,

or 1264 months and 10 days old,

or 5497 weeks and 3 days old,

or 38482 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 1920?

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