What happened on Thursday March 16, 1922?

Here's what happened on March 16, 1922:

• Gandhi Sentenced to Prison Mahatma Gandhi was sentenced to six years of imprisonment for his continued civil disobedience against British colonial rule in India. This event was a pivotal moment in the Indian independence movement, highlighting Gandhi's commitment to non-violent resistance and challenging the British colonial system.
• Sultan Fuad I Crowned King of Egypt Sultan Fuad I was officially crowned as the King of Egypt, marking a significant moment in Egyptian history. This coronation was notable for receiving recognition from the British Empire, which had previously maintained significant colonial influence in the region.
• First Public Bat Mitzvah Celebration The first public Bat Mitzvah ceremony was celebrated in New York City, marking a significant milestone in Jewish religious and cultural practice. This event represented a progressive step in recognizing the religious coming of age for Jewish girls, traditionally a role reserved for boys.
• WKY-AM Radio Begins Transmissions WKY-AM radio station in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, commenced its first radio transmissions. This event was part of the early expansion of radio broadcasting in the United States, contributing to the emerging mass media landscape of the 1920s.

Events in 1922

March 16, 1922: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 16, 1922

Newspapers from Mar. 16, 1922

March 16, 1922 was a Thursday and it was the 75th day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1922 can also be written as 3/16/1922 in the US and as 16/3/1922 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1922 in March 1922 calendar

Famous people born on March 16, 1922:

• Harding Lemay

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Famous people born in 1922

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March 16, 1922: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1922 was I Want My Mammy by Al Bernard & Vernon Dalhart, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Al Bernard & Vernon Dalhart - I Want My Mammy
2. Edwin Dale - The Song of Love
3. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - When Buddha Smiles

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 16, 1922: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 1922 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 16, 1922 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 1922 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 March 16, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 08:58 pm and setting at 08:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1922.

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Your place in the Universe on March 16, 1922

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Someone born on March 16, 1922 is:

103 years 1 month old,

or 1237 months and 27 days old,

or 5382 weeks and 5 days old,

or 37679 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 1922?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 1922?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 16, 1922.

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