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see horoscope and birth chart for August 15, 1923What happened on Wednesday, August 15, 1923?
About August 15th, 1923, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 15, 1923, Irish Free State troops arrested Éamon de Valera, leader of the Anti-Treaty faction of Sinn Féin, as he was about to address a campaign meeting in Ennis, County Clare. He was imprisoned at Kilmainham Jail and Arbour Hill Prison in Dublin until his release on July 16, 1924.
- Day of the week: August 15th, 1923 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Swinging Down the Lane by Ben Bernie & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Scaramouche directed by Rex Ingram
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- August 15, 1923: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 15, 1923?
- Who was born on August 15, 1923?
- August 15, 1923: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 1923: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1923: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 15, 1923?
- Back in 1923
August 15, 1923: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 15, 1923:
- Arrest of Éamon de Valera On August 15, 1923, Irish Free State troops arrested Éamon de Valera, leader of the Anti-Treaty faction of Sinn Féin, as he was about to address a campaign meeting in Ennis, County Clare. He was imprisoned at Kilmainham Jail and Arbour Hill Prison in Dublin until his release on July 16, 1924. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Devastating tidal waves in Korea On August 15, 1923, a series of tidal waves struck the western coast of Korea, resulting in at least 346 fatalities and leaving 1,000 people missing. Approximately 25,000 homes near the Yalu River were submerged due to the waves and subsequent flooding. source: en.wikipedia.org
August 15, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 15, 1923?
August 15, 1923 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 1923 can also be written as 8/15/1923 in the US and as 15/8/1923 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 15, 1923?
Famous people born on August 15, 1923:
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August 15, 1923: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 1923 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 15, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1923 was Swinging Down the Lane by Ben Bernie & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
- Ben Bernie & His Orchestra - Swinging Down the Lane
- Great White Way Orchestra (Vocal Billy Murray) - Yes! We have No Bananas
- Isham Jones & His Orchestra - Marcheta
August 15, 1923: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 15, 1923: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 1923 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:33 am and setting at 10:32 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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Someone born on August 15, 1923 is:
102 years 11 months old,
or 1235 months and 7 days old,
or 5371 weeks
or 37597 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1923?
There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 15th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1923?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 15, 1923.
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Back in 1923
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The history attached to August 15, 1923 includes Arrest of Éamon de Valera, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 15, 1923 included “Swinging Down the Lane” by Ben Bernie & His Orchestra, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 15, 1923 included Scaramouche, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 15, 1923 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Rose Marie, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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