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What happened on Wednesday, June 16, 1920?

About June 16th, 1920, in brief:

  • Historical events: Between June 16 and July 24, 1920, an Advisory Committee of Jurists convened in The Hague to draft the statute for the Permanent Court of International Justice, a key component of the League of Nations.
  • Day of the week: June 16th, 1920 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Rose of Washington Square by Kentucky Serenaders
  • Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith

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June 16, 1920: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 16, 1920:

  • Hague Jurists plan International Court Between June 16 and July 24, 1920, an Advisory Committee of Jurists convened in The Hague to draft the statute for the Permanent Court of International Justice, a key component of the League of Nations. source: icj-cij.org
  • Giovanni Giolitti returns as Italian Prime Minister On June 15, 1920, Giovanni Giolitti was appointed Prime Minister of Italy for the fifth time, following the resignation of Francesco Saverio Nitti. Giolitti's return aimed to stabilize Italy amid social unrest and economic challenges. source: britannica.com
  • José López Portillo born in Mexico City José López Portillo, the 52nd President of Mexico, was born in Mexico City on June 16, 1920. He served as president from 1976 to 1982, overseeing significant economic and political changes in the country. source: en.wikipedia.org

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

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What day of the week was June 16, 1920?


June 16, 1920 was a Wednesday and it was the 168th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1920 can also be written as 6/16/1920 in the US and as 16/6/1920 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 16, 1920?


Famous people born on June 16, 1920:

  • José López Portillo
    José López Portillo

    Mexican politician and lawyer who served as the 51st President of Mexico from 1976 to 1982.

  • John Howard Griffin
    John Howard Griffin

    American author and photographer famous for his groundbreaking book 'Black Like Me', which explored racial experiences in the United States.

  • Raymond Lemieux
    Raymond Lemieux

    Distinguished Canadian chemist known for his groundbreaking work in organic chemistry and carbohydrate research.

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June 16, 1920: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 16, 1920:

  • İbrahim ağa Usubov
    İbrahim ağa Usubov
  • Piero Torrigiani
    Piero Torrigiani

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June 16, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 14th and June 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1920 was Rose of Washington Square by Kentucky Serenaders, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

  1. - Rose of Washington Square youtube
  2. - Hold Me youtube
  3. - He Went in Like a Lion and Came out Like a Lamb youtube
  4. - Irene youtube
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June 16, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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

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

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June 16, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 16, 1920 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 09:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 01, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1920.

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How old is someone born on June 16, 1920?


Someone born on June 16, 1920 is:

106 years 1 month old,

or 1273 months and 18 days old,

or 5537 weeks and 5 days old,

or 38764 days old,

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

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 16th 2027.

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

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

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Why 1920 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift


For someone born on June 16, 1920, a 1920 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.

The history attached to June 16, 1920 includes Hague Jurists plan International Court, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

The soundtrack around June 16, 1920 included “Rose of Washington Square” by Kentucky Serenaders, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.

Cinema from the world of June 16, 1920 included Way Down East, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

June 16, 1920 is also shared with notable birthdays such as José López Portillo, making the date feel connected to a wider story.

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