What happened on Tuesday August 14, 1923?

Here's what happened on August 14, 1923:

• Deadly Coal Mine Explosion in Kemmerer, Wyoming On August 14, 1923, a catastrophic coal mine explosion occurred at the Kemmerer Coal Company near Kemmerer, Wyoming, resulting in the tragic loss of 99 miners' lives. The incident highlighted the dangerous working conditions in early 20th-century coal mining operations, where workers faced significant risks of accidents, gas leaks, and structural collapses. This disaster was one of the most significant mining accidents in Wyoming's industrial history, drawing national attention to the need for improved safety regulations and worker protections in the mining industry.

Events in 1923

August 14, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 14, 1923

Newspapers from Aug. 14, 1923

August 14, 1923 was a Tuesday and it was the 226th day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1923 can also be written as 8/14/1923 in the US and as 14/8/1923 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1923 in August 1923 calendar

Famous people born on August 14, 1923:

• Iola Brubeck

  Iola Brubeck was a lyricist and the wife of jazz pianist Dave Brubeck.

• Alice Ghostley

  American actress (d. 2007).

• Diodoros

  Patriarch diodoros of jerusalem (d. 2000).

• William Flanagan

  Composer.

• Leonid Zagorujko
• Diodoro di Gerusalemme
• Ermido Santi

Famous people born in 1923

Famous people born on August 14th

Famous people died on August 14, 1923:

• Jacob T Cremer

  President (dutch handel-mij), dies at 76.

Famous people who died in 1923

Famous people who died on August 14th

August 14, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1923 was Swinging Down the Lane by Ben Bernie & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Ben Bernie & His Orchestra - Swinging Down the Lane
2. Great White Way Orchestra (Vocal Billy Murray) - Yes! We have No Bananas
3. Isham Jones & His Orchestra - Marcheta

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 14, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 1923 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 1923 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 14, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:24 am and setting at 09:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1923.

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Your place in the Universe on August 14, 1923

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Someone born on August 14, 1923 is:

101 years 3 months old,

or 1215 months and 29 days old,

or 5287 weeks and 3 days old,

or 37012 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1923?

There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1923?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 14, 1923.

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