What happened on Thursday March 11, 1920?

Here's what happened on March 11, 1920:

• Birth of Nobel Laureate Nicolaas Bloembergen On March 11, 1920, Nicolaas Bloembergen was born, a distinguished Dutch physicist who would later make groundbreaking contributions to science and be awarded the Nobel Prize. Bloembergen's work significantly advanced our understanding of quantum mechanics and laser technology.
• Guatemala's Army Massacre of Demonstrators On March 11, 1920, Guatemala's Army violently suppressed a public demonstration against President Manuel Estrada Cabrera's government by firing into a crowd of protesters, resulting in numerous fatalities. This brutal act of state violence sparked widespread public outrage and directly contributed to the subsequent April uprising known as the 'Semana Tragica' (Tragic Week), which would ultimately challenge the government's authority.
• Maritime Disaster: SS Llay-Llay Sinking On March 11, 1920, a significant maritime accident occurred off the Chilean coast near Iquique when the cargo ship SS Llay-Llay collided with the Chilean Navy cruiser General O'Higgins, resulting in the ship's sinking. This incident highlighted the navigational challenges and maritime risks of early 20th-century maritime transportation.

Events in 1920

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

Magazines from Mar. 11, 1920

Newspapers from Mar. 11, 1920

March 11, 1920 was a Thursday and it was the 71st day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1920 can also be written as 3/11/1920 in the US and as 11/3/1920 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 1920 in March 1920 calendar

Famous people born on March 11, 1920:

• Nicolaas Bloembergen

  Dutch-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2017).

Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on March 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 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. Frances Alda - The Bells of St Mary's
2. George Meader - Wonderful Pal

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th 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 11, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 11, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:00 am and setting at 10:41 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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Your place in the Universe on March 11, 1920

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Someone born on March 11, 1920 is:

105 years 1 month old,

or 1261 months and 22 days old,

or 5486 weeks and 2 days old,

or 38404 days old,

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

There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 11th 2026.

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

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

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