What happened on Sunday January 19, 1919?

Here's what happened on January 19, 1919:

• First Weimar Republic Election with Female Suffrage The 1919 German federal election marked a significant milestone in German democratic history. It was the first election held under the newly established Weimar Republic and notably the first election in Germany that included women's suffrage. This election represented a pivotal moment in Germany's transition to a democratic system following World War I.
• Boston Molasses Disaster A catastrophic industrial accident occurred in Boston, where a massive storage tank of molasses burst, creating a devastating flood. The tidal wave of molasses, measuring approximately 15 meters high and 25 meters wide, swept through the city's North End neighborhood, killing dozens of people and causing significant property damage. This tragic event became known as the Great Molasses Flood, highlighting the industrial risks of early 20th-century urban infrastructure.
• Monarchy of the North in Portugal On January 19, 1919, a monarchist movement established the Monarchy of the North in Northern Portugal, representing a counter-revolutionary attempt to restore the monarchy after the 1910 Republican revolution. This short-lived political movement was part of the broader political instability in Portugal during the early 20th century.

Events in 1919

January 19, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 19, 1919

Newspapers from Jan. 19, 1919

January 19, 1919 was a Sunday and it was the 19th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 1919 can also be written as 1/19/1919 in the US and as 19/1/1919 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 1919 in January 1919 calendar

Famous people born on January 19, 1919:

• Joan Brossa
• Antonio Pietrangeli

Famous people born in 1919

Famous people born on January 19th

January 19, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 19, 1919 was Blue Bird by Elizabeth Spencer, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Elizabeth Spencer - Blue Bird
2. Marion Harris - After You've Gone
3. Charles Hart & Elliot Shaw - Rose of No Man's Land

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 19th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 19, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 19, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 19, 1919 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 19, 1919 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 19, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:48 pm and setting at 09:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 16, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on January 19, 1919

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Someone born on January 19, 1919 is:

106 years 3 months old,

or 1275 months and 25 days old,

or 5547 weeks and 3 days old,

or 38832 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 19, 1919?

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 19, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 19, 1919.

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