What happened on Monday October 04, 1920?

About October 4th, 1920, in brief:

  • Historical events: Charles Ponzi, the infamous financial fraudster whose name became synonymous with pyramid investment schemes, was indicted on 86 counts of mail fraud. This landmark legal action marked a significant moment in financial crime prosecution, exposing one of the most notorious financial scams in early 20th-century America.
  • Day of the week: October 4th, 1920 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: After You Get What You Want, You Don't Want It by Van & Schenck
  • Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith

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October 04, 1920: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 04, 1920:

  • Charles Ponzi Indicted for Mail Fraud Charles Ponzi, the infamous financial fraudster whose name became synonymous with pyramid investment schemes, was indicted on 86 counts of mail fraud. This landmark legal action marked a significant moment in financial crime prosecution, exposing one of the most notorious financial scams in early 20th-century America.
  • 1920 Chilean Presidential Election Resolution In a closely contested and historically significant election, Chile's Supreme Court definitively resolved the presidential election dispute. By a narrow margin of 5 to 2, the court confirmed Arturo Alessandri's victory over Luis Barros Borgono, with Alessandri winning 177 electoral votes to Borgono's 176. This decision was crucial in maintaining democratic processes and preventing potential political instability.
  • Founding of Mannerheim League for Child Welfare The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, a pioneering Finnish non-governmental organization dedicated to improving children's welfare and rights, was established through the visionary initiative of Sophie Mannerheim, a prominent nurse and social reformer. This organization would go on to become a critical institution in Finland's social welfare system, focusing on child health, education, and protection.
  • Fire Damages SS Bismarck During Construction A significant setback occurred at the Hamburg shipyard when a fire broke out on the SS Bismarck, then the world's largest ocean liner under construction. The blaze caused severe damage to the vessel, potentially impacting its design, construction timeline, and future maritime prospects. This incident highlighted the risks and challenges in early 20th-century shipbuilding.

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

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What day of the week was October 04, 1920?


October 04, 1920 was a Monday and it was the 278th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1920 can also be written as 10/4/1920 in the US and as 4/10/1920 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1920 in October 1920 calendar

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October 04, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 04, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 4th and October 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1920 was After You Get What You Want, You Don't Want It by Van & Schenck, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

  1. - After You Get What You Want, You Don't Want It youtube
  2. - Manyana youtube
  3. - Snoops, the Lawyer youtube
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October 04, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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

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

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October 04, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 04, 1920 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 10:49 pm and setting at 02:29 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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How old is someone born on October 04, 1920?


Someone born on October 04, 1920 is:

104 years 6 months old,

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or 38197 days old,

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