What happened on Wednesday January 21, 1920?

About January 21st, 1920, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 21, 1920, the Turkish National Forces initiated a strategic siege of Maraş, a significant city in the former Ottoman Empire. This military operation was part of the broader Turkish War of Independence, aimed at reclaiming territories and establishing national sovereignty following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. The battle represented a crucial moment in Turkey's struggle for territorial integrity and national identity.
  • Day of the week: January 21st, 1920 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Dardanella by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Pollyanna directed by Paul Powell

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January 21, 1920: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 1920:

  • Battle of Marash: Turkish National Forces Reclaim City On January 21, 1920, the Turkish National Forces initiated a strategic siege of Maraş, a significant city in the former Ottoman Empire. This military operation was part of the broader Turkish War of Independence, aimed at reclaiming territories and establishing national sovereignty following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. The battle represented a crucial moment in Turkey's struggle for territorial integrity and national identity.
  • Diplomatic Council Meeting on Future Governance On January 21, 1920, the Council of Heads of Government and Ministers of Foreign Affairs convened for a pivotal joint session. This meeting was significant in establishing frameworks for future diplomatic interactions and governance structures in the post-World War I international landscape. The session focused on strategic planning and collaborative mechanisms for emerging geopolitical challenges.

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January 21, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 21, 1920?


January 21, 1920 was a Wednesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1920 can also be written as 1/21/1920 in the US and as 21/1/1920 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 21, 1920?


Famous people born on January 21, 1920:

  • Errol Barrow

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  • Fernand Schirren

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January 21, 1920: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 21, 1920:

  • Andrea Carlotti
  • Pier Desiderio Pasolini

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January 21, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 21, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 19th and January 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

January 21, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1920 was Dardanella by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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January 21, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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January 21, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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January 21, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 21, 1920 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 1920 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 21, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:08 am and setting at 06:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1920.

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How old is someone born on January 21, 1920?


Someone born on January 21, 1920 is:

105 years 3 months old,

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or 38444 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1920?

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