What happened on Saturday December 11, 1920?

Here's what happened on December 11, 1920:

• Devastating Haiyuan Earthquake in China A catastrophic 8.6 magnitude earthquake struck Gansu Province, causing massive landslides and resulting in approximately 180,000 fatalities. This remains one of the deadliest earthquakes in recorded history.
• British Forces Burn Cork City During Irish War of Independence In a brutal retaliation for a recent IRA ambush, British military forces conducted widespread destruction in Cork city, burning and looting numerous buildings. Civilians reported systematic abuse, including beatings, shootings, robbery, and verbal harassment by British troops.
• Martial Law Declared in Ireland Martial law was imposed in Ireland, signaling escalating tensions during the Irish War of Independence. The British government sought to suppress Irish nationalist resistance through military control and extraordinary legal powers.
• Finland Joins the League of Nations Finland was admitted as a member of the League of Nations, marking an important milestone in the country's international recognition and diplomatic engagement following its independence from Russia in 1917.
• Birth of Big Mama Thornton Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton, a pioneering African American blues singer, was born. She would later become an influential musician who originally recorded 'Hound Dog' before Elvis Presley, significantly impacting blues and rock music history.

Events in 1920

December 11, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 11, 1920

Newspapers from Dec. 11, 1920

December 11, 1920 was a Saturday and it was the 346th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1920 can also be written as 12/11/1920 in the US and as 11/12/1920 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 1920 in December 1920 calendar

Famous people born on December 11, 1920:

• Denis Jenkinson

  Renowned British motorcycle racing journalist and co-driver, famous for his detailed race reporting and navigational skills in motorsports.

• Jacques Douai

  French folk singer and performer known for preserving and performing medieval and traditional French songs, earning him the nickname 'the...

Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on December 11th

Famous people died on December 11, 1920:

• Olive Schreiner

  South African author known for her novel 'The Story of an African Farm.

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on December 11th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 11, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 11, 1920 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 December 11, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:52 am and setting at 06:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 26, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on December 11, 1920

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Someone born on December 11, 1920 is:

104 years 5 months old,

or 1253 months and 3 days old,

or 5448 weeks and 4 days old,

or 38140 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 11, 1920?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 11, 1920.

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