What happened on Sunday August 15, 1920?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1920:

• Polish-Soviet War: Battle of Warsaw A pivotal battle in the Polish-Soviet War where Polish forces, led by Marshal Józef Piłsudski, decisively defeated the Soviet Red Army. This battle, often called the 'Miracle on the Vistula', was a critical moment that halted Soviet communist expansion into Central Europe.
• Battle of Radzymin A strategic engagement during the Polish-Soviet War where Radzymin was initially captured by the Red Army on August 14, but was subsequently recaptured by Polish forces, demonstrating the intense and fluid nature of the conflict.
• Irish War of Independence: Templemore Town Hall Burning During the Irish War of Independence, the town hall of Templemore, Ireland, was burned down amidst civil unrest, symbolizing the intense tensions and violent confrontations of the period.
• Birth of Huntz Hall Huntz Hall, an American actor known for his roles in comedic films like 'Cyclone', 'Gas Pump Girls', and 'The Rating Game', was born on this date.

Events in 1920

August 15, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1920

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1920

August 15, 1920 was a Sunday and it was the 228th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1920 can also be written as 8/15/1920 in the US and as 15/8/1920 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1920 in August 1920 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1920:

• Huntz Hall

Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1920:

• Christina Alčevskaja

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1920 was When My Baby Smiles at Me by Billy Murray & Rachel Grant (Gladys Rice), according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. Billy Murray & Rachel Grant (Gladys Rice) - When My Baby Smiles at Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1920 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:50 am and setting at 09:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1920

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Someone born on August 15, 1920 is:

104 years 8 months old,

or 1256 months and 29 days old,

or 5465 weeks and 3 days old,

or 38258 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1920?

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 15, 1920.

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