What happened on Monday June 16, 1924?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1924:

• Founding of Whampoa Military Academy The Whampoa Military Academy was established in Guangzhou, China, marking a significant moment in the modernization of China's military education. This institution would play a crucial role in training military officers and would become instrumental in shaping the future leadership of both the Kuomintang and Communist Party military forces.
• Cesare Rossi Surrenders to Police Italian Fascist politician Cesare Rossi surrendered to police in connection with the kidnapping of socialist Giacomo Matteotti, a prominent member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. This event was part of the escalating political tensions in Fascist Italy during Mussolini's rise to power.
• American Aviators Reach Hong Kong An American team of pioneering aviators reached Hong Kong during their ambitious attempt to complete the first circumnavigation of the globe by air. This journey represented a significant milestone in early 20th-century aviation and international exploration.
• Record Cricket Innings In a remarkable cricket match, South Africa was bowled out for just 30 runs against England in a remarkably short 48 minutes, with Gilligan taking 6 wickets for 7 runs. This remains one of the most extraordinary and brief innings in cricket history.

Events in 1924

June 16, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1924

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1924

June 16, 1924 was a Monday and it was the 168th day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1924 can also be written as 6/16/1924 in the US and as 16/6/1924 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1924 in June 1924 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1924:

• Faith Domergue

  American film actress known for her roles in science fiction and noir films during the 1950s, including 'This Island Earth' and 'It Came...

• Idries Shah

  Renowned Afghan-born writer and teacher who popularized Sufi thought in the West, authoring numerous influential books on mysticism and...

• Lucky Thompson

  Influential jazz saxophonist known for his distinctive sound and contributions to bebop and hard bop styles during the 1940s and 1950s.

• Bess Myerson

Famous people born in 1924

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1924:

• II barone Acton Richard Lyon-Dalberg-Acton

Famous people who died in 1924

Famous people who died on June 16th

June 16, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1924 was Spain by Isham Jones & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Isham Jones & His Orchestra - Spain
2. Al Jolson - Lazy

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

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June 16, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 16, 1924 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 16, 1924 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, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:53 pm and setting at 05:59 am.

The previous full moon was on May 18, 1924 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1924.

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1924

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Someone born on June 16, 1924 is:

100 years 10 months old,

or 1210 months and 7 days old,

or 5262 weeks and 2 days old,

or 36836 days old,

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There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1924?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 16, 1924.

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