What happened on Monday March 08, 1920?

About March 8th, 1920, in brief:

  • Historical events: On March 8, 1920, the Arab Kingdom of Syria was proclaimed, marking the first modern Arab state to emerge in the post-Ottoman era. This significant moment represented an important step in Arab national self-determination following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
  • Day of the week: March 8th, 1920 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: The Bells of St Mary's by Frances Alda
  • Popular movie: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde directed by John S. Robertson

More about March 8th, 1920? See below for more news and curiosities on March 8th, 1920.

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March 08, 1920: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 1920:

  • Arab Kingdom of Syria Established On March 8, 1920, the Arab Kingdom of Syria was proclaimed, marking the first modern Arab state to emerge in the post-Ottoman era. This significant moment represented an important step in Arab national self-determination following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
  • Anti-Saloon League Addresses Whiskey Stockpiles On March 8, 1920, the Anti-Saloon League, a key organization behind Prohibition in the United States, issued a statement requesting the federal government to purchase over 60 million gallons of whiskey stored in bonded warehouses. This request came after the 18th Amendment made the sale of alcohol without prescription illegal.
  • Denmark and Cuba Join League of Nations On March 8, 1920, Denmark and Cuba officially became members of the League of Nations, an international diplomatic organization established after World War I to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
  • Portuguese Government Reshuffle On March 8, 1920, Prime Minister Domingos Leite Pereira resigned from his position. Following his departure, António Maria Baptista formed a new government cabinet, signaling a political transition in Portugal during the early years of the First Portuguese Republic.

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March 08, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 08, 1920?


March 08, 1920 was a Monday and it was the 68th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1920 can also be written as 3/8/1920 in the US and as 8/3/1920 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 08, 1920?


Famous people born on March 08, 1920:

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March 08, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 08, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 8th and March 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

March 08, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1920 was The Bells of St Mary's by Frances Alda, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

  1. - The Bells of St Mary's youtube
  2. - Wonderful Pal youtube
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March 08, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 08, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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March 08, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 08, 1920 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 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 March 08, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 08:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 04, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Apr 03, 1920.

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How old is someone born on March 08, 1920?


Someone born on March 08, 1920 is:

105 years 1 month old,

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or 5486 weeks and 6 days old,

or 38408 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 1920?

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