What happened on Wednesday August 10, 1921?

Here's what happened on August 10, 1921:

• Franklin Roosevelt Contracts Polio Franklin D. Roosevelt was diagnosed with polio while vacationing at his family's summer home on Campobello Island, a pivotal moment that would significantly impact his personal life and future political career. This diagnosis occurred when Roosevelt was 39 years old and would ultimately shape his resilience and leadership approach.
• Allied Supreme Council Declares Neutrality in Greco-Turkish War The Allied Supreme Council announced its neutrality in the Greco-Turkish War, effectively abandoning the Treaty of Sèvres and signaling a significant shift in diplomatic approach towards the territorial disputes of the former Ottoman Empire.
• Soviet Union Releases American Prisoners The Soviet Union initiated the release of American prisoners, transferring six Americans to the American Relief Administration in Reval, Estonia. This event signaled an early diplomatic gesture during the complex post-World War I international relations.
• Lord Byng of Vimy Arrives in Canada as Governor-General Lord Byng of Vimy, a distinguished British military leader known for his role in World War I, arrived in Canada aboard the steamer Empress of France to assume his position as Governor-General, marking an important moment in Canadian colonial governance.
• Giovanni De Briganti Wins Schneider Trophy Italian aviator Giovanni De Briganti won the prestigious 1921 Schneider Trophy race in Venice, Italy, piloting a Macchi M.7 and achieving an impressive average speed of 189.7 km/h (117.9 mph), demonstrating the rapid advancement of aviation technology.
• SS Moerdijk Sets Transcontinental Speed Record The Holland-American steamship SS Moerdijk achieved a remarkable transcontinental journey, completing the route from London to Los Angeles in an impressive 24 days and 12 hours, highlighting the advancing maritime transportation technologies of the early 1920s.
• Deadly Landslide in Klausen A catastrophic landslide struck the village of Klausen, resulting in the tragic loss of forty lives. This event underscores the devastating potential of natural disasters and their impact on local communities.

Events in 1921

August 10, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 10, 1921

Newspapers from Aug. 10, 1921

August 10, 1921 was a Wednesday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1921 can also be written as 8/10/1921 in the US and as 10/8/1921 in UK and Europe.

August 10, 1921 in August 1921 calendar

August 10, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1921 was Peggy O'Neil by Billy Jones, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Billy Jones - Peggy O'Neil
2. Benson Orchestra of Chicago - Ain't We Got Fun?
3. Van & Schenck - Ain't We got Fun?
4. Aileen Stanley - My Man (Mon Homme)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 10, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 10, 1921 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 01:45 pm and setting at 12:14 am.

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 10, 1921

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Someone born on August 10, 1921 is:

103 years 9 months old,

or 1245 months and 4 days old,

or 5414 weeks

or 37898 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 1921?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 10, 1921.

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