What happened on Saturday August 15, 1925?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1925:

• Norway's Annexation of Spitsbergen On August 15, 1925, Norway officially annexed the Svalbard archipelago (Spitsbergen), a strategic Arctic territory. This annexation was internationally recognized through the Svalbard Treaty of 1920, which granted Norway sovereignty while ensuring equal economic rights to signatory nations. The archipelago's strategic location and potential natural resources made this a significant geopolitical event.
• Dickie Kerr's Baseball Comeback On August 15, 1925, Dickie Kerr made his first baseball appearance since his notable performance in the 1919 World Series. Kerr was a key figure in the aftermath of the infamous Black Sox Scandal, where several Chicago White Sox players were accused of intentionally losing games for money. His return to the field represented a moment of redemption and continued professional resilience.

Events in 1925

August 15, 1925: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1925

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1925

August 15, 1925 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 1925 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1925 can also be written as 8/15/1925 in the US and as 15/8/1925 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1925 in August 1925 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1925:

• Mike Connors

  Mike Connors was an American actor best known for starring in the popular TV series 'Mannix'.

• Oscar Peterson

  Oscar Peterson was a legendary Canadian jazz pianist, widely considered one of the greatest and most virtuosic jazz pianists in history.

• Aldo Ciccolini

  Aldo Ciccolini was an acclaimed Italian-French pianist, particularly renowned for his exceptional interpretations of French classical piano...

• Russell Baker

  Russell Baker was a prominent American journalist, humorist, and writer known for his insightful commentary and wit.

Famous people born in 1925

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1925:

• Konrad Mägi

  Estonian painter and educator (b. 1878).

Famous people who died in 1925

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1925: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1925 was When You and I Were Seventeen by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. John McCormack - When You and I Were Seventeen

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, 1925: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1925 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1925 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 1925 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, 1925 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:30 am and setting at 06:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1925 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1925.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1925

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Someone born on August 15, 1925 is:

99 years 8 months old,

or 1196 months and 29 days old,

or 5204 weeks and 4 days old,

or 36432 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1925?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1925?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 15, 1925.

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