What happened on Friday October 05, 1923?

Here's what happened on October 05, 1923:

• Edwin Hubble's Astronomical Discovery Edwin Hubble identified a Cepheid variable star, a significant moment in astronomical research that would help revolutionize our understanding of the universe's scale and structure.
• Cao Kun Elected President of China Cao Kun, a warlord from the Zhili clique, was elected president of the Republic of China by parliament, receiving 480 of 590 votes. The election was controversial, as Cao was later revealed to have bribed parliamentarians with 5,000 yuan each. Former president Sun Yat-sen received only 33 votes.
• David Lloyd George Visits United States Former British Prime Minister David Lloyd George arrived in New York City aboard the RMS Mauretania, beginning an unofficial visit to the United States and Canada. His arrival was met with enthusiastic crowds, though some Irish protesters demonstrated against him by throwing eggs.
• Manuel Teixeira Gomes Becomes Portuguese President Manuel Teixeira Gomes was inaugurated as the seventh president of Portugal, marking a significant moment in the country's political history during the First Portuguese Republic.
• Albert Guðmundsson Birth Albert Guðmundsson, an Icelandic professional football player and future politician, was born. He would go on to have a notable career both in sports and politics, living until 1994.

Events in 1923

October 05, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 05, 1923

Newspapers from Oct. 05, 1923

October 05, 1923 was a Friday and it was the 278th day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1923 can also be written as 10/5/1923 in the US and as 5/10/1923 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 1923 in October 1923 calendar

Famous people born on October 05, 1923:

• Glynis Johns

  Glynis Johns was a renowned British actress famous for her memorable roles in classic films like Mary Poppins and The Court Jester, with a...

• Charlton Heston

  Charlton Heston was an iconic Hollywood actor known for legendary roles in films like Ben-Hur, Planet of the Apes, and The Ten Commandments,...

• Philip Berrigan

  Philip Berrigan was a prominent Catholic priest and radical anti-war activist who played a significant role in the peace movement during the...

• Stig Dagerman

  Stig Dagerman was a prominent Swedish journalist and author known for his existential and introspective literary works during the post-World...

• Yves Cros

  Yves Cros was a British track and field athlete who won an Olympic gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the 1948 London Olympics.

Famous people born in 1923

Famous people born on October 5th

Famous people died on October 05, 1923:

• Hermann Möller

Famous people who died in 1923

Famous people who died on October 5th

October 05, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1923 was Tell Me a Story by Carl Fenton & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Carl Fenton & His Orchestra - Tell Me a Story
2. Eddie Cantor - Oh! Gee, Oh! Gosh, Oh! Golly, I'm in Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 05, 1923! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

October 05, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on October 05, 1923 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 1923 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 05, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 12:31 am and setting at 03:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Oct 24, 1923.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in October 1923

Your place in the Universe on October 05, 1923

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on October 05, 1923 is:

101 years 7 months old,

or 1219 months and 9 days old,

or 5301 weeks and 5 days old,

or 37112 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 1923?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 5th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1923?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 05, 1923.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.