What happened on Monday January 17, 1921?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1921:

• Harry Houdini Performs 'The Vanishing Elephant' Illusion On January 17, 1921, legendary magician Harry Houdini made history by performing the first recorded public demonstration of his groundbreaking illusion, 'The Vanishing Elephant'. This performance was a milestone in the world of stage magic, showcasing Houdini's extraordinary skill in creating seemingly impossible visual spectacles that captivated audiences and pushed the boundaries of theatrical illusion.
• US Senate and House Pass Significant Legislation On January 17, 1921, a notable legislative measure was passed with overwhelming support in the United States Congress. The bill received strong bipartisan backing, passing the Senate with a vote of 41-32 and the House of Representatives with an extraordinary margin of 285 to 4. While the specific details of the legislation are not provided, the near-unanimous support suggests a matter of significant national importance.

Events in 1921

January 17, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1921

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1921

January 17, 1921 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1921 can also be written as 1/17/1921 in the US and as 17/1/1921 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1921 in January 1921 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1921:

• Asghar Khan

  Prominent Pakistani three-star general and influential politician who played a significant role in Pakistan's military and political...

• Antonio Prohías

  Cuban-American cartoonist famous for creating the popular comic strip 'Spy vs.

Famous people born in 1921

Famous people born on January 17th

January 17, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1921 was All She'd Say was Umh-Hum by Van & Schenck, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

1. Van & Schenck - All She'd Say was Umh-Hum
2. Lambert Murphy - Waiting for the Sun to Come Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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January 17, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1921 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 1921 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 17, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 01:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1921.

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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1921

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Someone born on January 17, 1921 is:

104 years 3 months old,

or 1251 months and 26 days old,

or 5443 weeks and 1 day old,

or 38102 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1921?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 17, 1921.

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