What happened on Tuesday October 20, 1925?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1925:

• Col. Billy Mitchell Court-Martial The U.S. Department of War announced that Colonel Billy Mitchell would be court-martialed for insubordination. Mitchell, a vocal advocate for air power, criticized military leadership for their lack of investment in aviation and aviation safety, which led to his controversial court-martial.
• Goodman Theatre Opens The Goodman Theatre, a significant cultural institution in Chicago, was inaugurated. This landmark theater would become an important venue for dramatic arts in the Midwest, supporting local and national theatrical productions.
• Birth of Art Buchwald and Gene Wood Two notable media personalities were born: Art Buchwald, a renowned humorist and political satirist from New York City (who would pass away in 2007), and Gene Wood, a television personality from Quincy, Massachusetts (who would pass away in 2004).

Events in 1925

October 20, 1925: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1925

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1925

October 20, 1925 was a Tuesday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1925 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1925 can also be written as 10/20/1925 in the US and as 20/10/1925 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1925 in October 1925 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1925:

• Art Buchwald

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American columnist renowned for his witty and satirical writing style, known for his humorous and insightful...

• Roger Hanin

  Prominent French actor and film director known for the popular TV drama 'Navarro' which aired in 1989 and became a significant part of...

• Konrad Wolf
• Theodore Hall
• Tom Dowd
• Ed Mikan
• Hiromu Nonaka

Famous people born in 1925

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1925:

• Arnold Robert

Famous people who died in 1925

Famous people who died on October 20th

October 20, 1925: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1925 was Manhattan by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra (Knickerbockers), according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Ben Selvin & His Orchestra (Knickerbockers) - Manhattan
2. Ace Brigode & His Virginians - Yes Sir! That's My Baby
3. Vernon Dalhart - The Letter Edged in Black
4. Eddie Cantor - Row, Row, Rosie
5. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Charleston

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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October 20, 1925: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 1925 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 1925 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 1925 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 October 20, 1925 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:05 am and setting at 08:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 02, 1925 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1925.

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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1925

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Someone born on October 20, 1925 is:

99 years 6 months old,

or 1194 months and 24 days old,

or 5195 weeks and 1 day old,

or 36366 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 20, 1925?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1925?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 20, 1925.

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