What happened on Friday October 14, 1921?

About October 14th, 1921, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 14, 1921, the U.S. Army showcased significant military technological innovations. They publicly demonstrated a groundbreaking 16-inch diameter cannon capable of firing artillery shells up to 20 miles (32 km), representing a major leap in long-range artillery capabilities. Simultaneously, they tested a novel flashless explosive powder designed to render night artillery operations less detectable, enhancing strategic military advantages. In parallel diplomatic developments, China firmly rejected Japan's territorial demands regarding Shantung province (now Shandong), signaling rising tensions in East Asian geopolitical relations. This rejection highlighted the complex power dynamics and territorial disputes characteristic of the early 20th-century international landscape.
  • Day of the week: October 14th, 1921 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Cherie by Nora Bayes
  • Popular movie: La terre directed by André Antoine

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October 14, 1921: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 1921:

  • U.S. Military Technological Advancement and Sino-Japanese Territorial Tensions On October 14, 1921, the U.S. Army showcased significant military technological innovations. They publicly demonstrated a groundbreaking 16-inch diameter cannon capable of firing artillery shells up to 20 miles (32 km), representing a major leap in long-range artillery capabilities. Simultaneously, they tested a novel flashless explosive powder designed to render night artillery operations less detectable, enhancing strategic military advantages. In parallel diplomatic developments, China firmly rejected Japan's territorial demands regarding Shantung province (now Shandong), signaling rising tensions in East Asian geopolitical relations. This rejection highlighted the complex power dynamics and territorial disputes characteristic of the early 20th-century international landscape.

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October 14, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 14, 1921?


October 14, 1921 was a Friday and it was the 287th day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1921 can also be written as 10/14/1921 in the US and as 14/10/1921 in UK and Europe.

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October 14, 1921: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 14, 1921 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 14, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1921 was Cherie by Nora Bayes, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

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  2. - Deep in Your Eyes youtube
  3. - Learn to Smile youtube
  4. - Sweetheart youtube
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October 14, 1921: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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October 14, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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October 14, 1921: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 14, 1921 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 1921 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 October 14, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 04:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 17, 1921 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1921.

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How old is someone born on October 14, 1921?


Someone born on October 14, 1921 is:

103 years 7 months old,

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