What happened on Friday January 16, 1920?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1920:

• First Assembly of the League of Nations The League of Nations convened its first assembly in Paris, marking a pivotal moment in international diplomacy following World War I. This groundbreaking organization aimed to promote international cooperation and prevent future global conflicts through peaceful dialogue and collective security.
• Prohibition Becomes Law in the United States The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution officially went into effect, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. This landmark legislation, part of the temperance movement, would remain in effect until its repeal by the 21st Amendment in 1933, significantly impacting American social and legal landscapes.
• Georgia Declares Independence Georgia proclaimed its independence, reflecting the complex geopolitical transformations occurring in the aftermath of World War I and the Russian Revolution. This declaration would be part of the broader context of emerging national identities and territorial reorganizations in Eastern Europe.

Events in 1920

January 16, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1920

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1920

January 16, 1920 was a Friday and it was the 16th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1920 can also be written as 1/16/1920 in the US and as 16/1/1920 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1920 in January 1920 calendar

Famous people died on January 16, 1920:

• Michail Koronatovič Bachirev
• Gaetano Chierici

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1920 was Sweet and Low by Art Hickman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Art Hickman & His Orchestra - Sweet and Low
2. All-Star Trio - I Want a Daddy Who Will Rock Me to Sleep
3. Peerless Quartet - When I'm Gone You'll Soon Forget
4. Mabel Garrison - Hymn to the Sun (Coq D' Or)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 1920 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:27 am and setting at 02:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1920

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Someone born on January 16, 1920 is:

105 years 3 months old,

or 1263 months and 7 days old,

or 5492 weeks and 5 days old,

or 38449 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1920?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 16, 1920.

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