What happened on Wednesday February 11, 1920?

Here's what happened on February 11, 1920:

• Idaho Ratifies 19th Amendment Idaho officially ratified the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guaranteed women's right to vote. This was a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement, bringing the state closer to nationwide female electoral participation.
• King Farouk's Birth King Farouk was born in Cairo, Egypt. He would later become the last King of Egypt, ruling from 1936 to 1952, during a tumultuous period of Egyptian history marked by British influence and eventual revolution.
• Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. Birth Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. was born, who would later become the first African American to reach the rank of four-star general in the United States Armed Forces. He was a pioneering military officer known for his distinguished service during the Cold War era.
• British Coal Mine Nationalization Rejected The British House of Commons voted against a resolution to nationalize the country's coal mines, reflecting the ongoing economic and political debates about industrial ownership and management in the early 20th century.
• Paul Peter Piech Birth Paul Peter Piech, an influential American artist known for his graphic design and printmaking, was born. He would go on to create significant works that contributed to the mid-20th century art scene.

Events in 1920

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

Magazines from Feb. 11, 1920

Newspapers from Feb. 11, 1920

February 11, 1920 was a Wednesday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1920 can also be written as 2/11/1920 in the US and as 11/2/1920 in UK and Europe.

February 11, 1920 in February 1920 calendar

Famous people born on February 11, 1920:

• Farouk of Egypt

  Farouk I was the last King of Egypt, ruling from 1936 to 1952, known for his lavish lifestyle and ultimate overthrow during the Egyptian...

• Farouk

  Egyptian monarch who ruled from 1937 to 1952, son of Fuad I, known for a reign marked by initial promise but ultimately characterized by...

• Daniel F. Galouye

  American author (d. 1976).

• Daniel James Jr

Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on February 11th

February 11, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 1920 was My Isle of Golden Dreams by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Ben Selvin & His Orchestra - My Isle of Golden Dreams
2. Eddie Cantor - You'd Be Surprised

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 11, 1920 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 11, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:21 am and setting at 11:17 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 11, 1920

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Someone born on February 11, 1920 is:

105 years 3 months old,

or 1263 months and 3 days old,

or 5492 weeks

or 38444 days old,

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

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 11th 2026.

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

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

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