What happened on Sunday June 17, 1923?

About June 17th, 1923, in brief:

  • Historical events: Northern Ireland implemented a ban on Sunday alcohol sales, creating a unique social phenomenon where towns just across the border in the Irish Free State were suddenly inundated with thirsty visitors seeking to purchase and consume alcohol.
  • Day of the week: June 17th, 1923 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Dearest (You're the Nearest to My Heart) by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Shock directed by Lambert Hillyer

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June 17, 1923: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1923:

  • First 'Dry Sunday' in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland implemented a ban on Sunday alcohol sales, creating a unique social phenomenon where towns just across the border in the Irish Free State were suddenly inundated with thirsty visitors seeking to purchase and consume alcohol.
  • Birth of Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch Elroy Hirsch was born, who would become a legendary American football player known for his exceptional athletic skills and versatility. He would later play in both the AAFC and NFL, primarily with the Los Angeles Rams, and become a Hall of Fame athlete.
  • Mount Etna Eruption Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes located in Sicily, Italy, experienced a significant eruption characterized by several loud explosions, demonstrating the ongoing geological activity of this prominent volcanic landmark.
  • Release of 'Human Wreckage' The anti-drug film 'Human Wreckage' was released by Film Booking Offices of America, produced by Dorothy Davenport as a tribute and commentary following the death of her husband, actor Wallace Reid, who struggled with drug addiction.
  • Stan Laurel Comedy Film Release The comedy film 'Pick and Shovel' starring Stan Laurel was released, contributing to the early development of comedy cinema and the emerging career of one of the most famous comedy duos in film history.

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June 17, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 17, 1923?


June 17, 1923 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1923 can also be written as 6/17/1923 in the US and as 17/6/1923 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 17, 1923?


Famous people born on June 17, 1923:

  • Elroy Hirsch

    Legendary American football player known for his exceptional speed and agility, playing in the NFL and AAFC during the mid-20th century.

  • Claude Santelli

    French screenwriter and film director who created 25 films between 1968 and 1996, contributing significantly to French cinema.

  • Arnold S. Relman

    American physician and academic (d. 2014).

  • Dale C. Thomson

    Canadian historian, author, and academic (b. 1923).

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June 17, 1923: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 17, 1923:

  • Carlo Pollonera

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June 17, 1923: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 17, 1923 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 17, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1923 was Dearest (You're the Nearest to My Heart) by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

  1. - Dearest (You're the Nearest to My Heart) youtube
  2. - The Lost Chord youtube
  3. - Farewell Blues youtube
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June 17, 1923: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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June 17, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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June 17, 1923: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 17, 1923 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 1923 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 17, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:26 am and setting at 10:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1923.

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How old is someone born on June 17, 1923?


Someone born on June 17, 1923 is:

101 years 10 months old,

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or 37201 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1923?

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