What happened on Friday January 20, 1928?

About January 20th, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 20, 1928, the American Federation of Labor (AFL) announced its intention to petition both Republican and Democratic party platform committees to modify the Volstead Act. Specifically, the AFL sought to permit the manufacture of 2.75 percent beer, reflecting ongoing tensions surrounding Prohibition-era alcohol regulations.
  • Day of the week: January 20th, 1928 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: California directed by Michele Lupo

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January 20, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1928:

  • AFL Seeks Modification of Volstead Act On January 20, 1928, the American Federation of Labor (AFL) announced its intention to petition both Republican and Democratic party platform committees to modify the Volstead Act. Specifically, the AFL sought to permit the manufacture of 2.75 percent beer, reflecting ongoing tensions surrounding Prohibition-era alcohol regulations.
  • Wilhelm Groener Appointed German Minister of Defence Wilhelm Groener was appointed as the new German Minister of Defence on January 20, 1928. This appointment came during the Weimar Republic period, a politically turbulent time in German history characterized by frequent changes in government leadership.

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January 20, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 20, 1928?


January 20, 1928 was a Friday and it was the 20th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1928 can also be written as 1/20/1928 in the US and as 20/1/1928 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1928 in January 1928 calendar

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Who was born on January 20, 1928?


Famous people born on January 20, 1928:

  • Yacef Saadi

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  • Lionel Hebert
  • Antonio de Almeida (conductor)

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January 20, 1928: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 1928:

  • Edmond Slade
  • John de Robeck

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January 20, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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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 20, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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January 20, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1928 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 1928 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 20, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:36 am and setting at 03:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1928.

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How old is someone born on January 20, 1928?


Someone born on January 20, 1928 is:

97 years 3 months old,

or 1167 months and 24 days old,

or 5077 weeks and 5 days old,

or 35544 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1928?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 20, 1928.

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