What happened on Thursday August 11, 1921?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1921:

• Franklin D. Roosevelt Diagnosed with Polio On August 11, 1921, Franklin D. Roosevelt was struck by a devastating paralytic illness while vacationing on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada. By August 25, he was diagnosed with polio at the age of 39, which would permanently disable him. This life-altering event would profoundly shape his personal resilience and political career, ultimately not hindering his path to becoming President of the United States.
• First Radio Sporting Event Broadcast On August 11, 1921, a groundbreaking moment in sports broadcasting occurred with the first radio transmission of a sporting event. The broadcast featured a 10-round boxing match between Johnny Ray and Johnny Dundee at Motor Square Garden in Pittsburgh, marking a significant milestone in media and sports communication.
• Formation of Turkestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic On August 11, 1921, the Turkestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (Turkestan ASSR) was established within the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. This administrative reorganization was part of the Soviet Union's early territorial structuring, reflecting the complex geopolitical transformations in Central Asia during the early years of communist rule.

Events in 1921

August 11, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1921

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1921

August 11, 1921 was a Thursday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1921 can also be written as 8/11/1921 in the US and as 11/8/1921 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1921 in August 1921 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1921:

• Alex Haley

  Alex Haley was an acclaimed American author and journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for his groundbreaking book 'Roots', which traced the...

Famous people born in 1921

Famous people born on August 11th

Famous people died on August 11, 1921:

• Mary Sumner

  English philanthropist, founded the mothers' union (b. 1828).

Famous people who died in 1921

Famous people who died on August 11th

August 11, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 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 11th is Leo.

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August 11, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1921 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 02:44 pm and setting at 12:57 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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Someone born on August 11, 1921 is:

103 years 9 months old,

or 1245 months and 3 days old,

or 5413 weeks and 6 days old,

or 37897 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1921?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 11, 1921.

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