What happened on Tuesday January 13, 1920?

Here's what happened on January 13, 1920:

• Prohibition Begins in the United States The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution comes into effect, initiating the nationwide prohibition of alcohol production, transportation, and sale. This landmark legislation would dramatically impact American social and legal landscapes throughout the 1920s.
• New York Times Ridicules Robert H. Goddard The New York Times published an editorial mocking American rocket scientist Robert H. Goddard's theories about rocket flight. Ironically, the newspaper was forced to publicly retract this criticism on July 17, 1969, during the Apollo Moon mission, which validated Goddard's pioneering work in rocketry.
• Reichstag Bloodbath A violent demonstration in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin during negotiations by the Weimar National Assembly on the Works Councils Act. This event is considered the bloodiest demonstration in German history, with significant casualties and political tension during the early years of the Weimar Republic.
• Allies Demand Kaiser Wilhelm II's Extradition World War I Allied powers formally request that the Netherlands extradite former German Emperor Wilhelm II, who had fled to the country after Germany's defeat. This diplomatic move was part of the post-war efforts to hold German leadership accountable for the war.
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Founded Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is officially incorporated on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., marking an important moment in African American collegiate and social history.

Events in 1920

January 13, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 13, 1920

Newspapers from Jan. 13, 1920

January 13, 1920 was a Tuesday and it was the 13th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 1920 can also be written as 1/13/1920 in the US and as 13/1/1920 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 1920 in January 1920 calendar

Famous people born on January 13, 1920:

• Piero Farulli
• Francesco Malfatti di Montetretto
• Eduardo Carretero

Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on January 13th

Famous people died on January 13, 1920:

• Heinrich von Pitreich

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on January 13th

January 13, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 1920 was Sweet and Low by Art Hickman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Art Hickman & His Orchestra - Sweet and Low
2. All-Star Trio - I Want a Daddy Who Will Rock Me to Sleep
3. Peerless Quartet - When I'm Gone You'll Soon Forget
4. Mabel Garrison - Hymn to the Sun (Coq D' Or)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th is Capricorn.

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January 13, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 13, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 13, 1920 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 13, 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 January 13, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:37 am and setting at 12:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on January 13, 1920

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Someone born on January 13, 1920 is:

105 years 3 months old,

or 1263 months and 10 days old,

or 5493 weeks and 1 day old,

or 38452 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 13, 1920?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 13th 2026.

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 13, 1920.

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