What happened on Saturday June 21, 1919?

Here's what happened on June 21, 1919:

• First Non-Stop Transatlantic Flight British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Brown complete the first non-stop transatlantic flight, flying from Newfoundland, Canada to Ireland, marking a significant milestone in aviation history.
• German Fleet Scuttled at Scapa Flow In a dramatic act of defiance at the end of World War I, German Admiral Ludwig von Reuter orders the scuttling of the entire German High Seas Fleet in Scapa Flow, Orkney, Scotland. Nine sailors were killed during this event, which represented the final casualties of World War I.
• Winnipeg General Strike Tragedy The Royal Canadian Mounted Police violently suppress workers during the Winnipeg General Strike, firing into a crowd of unemployed war veterans and killing two protesters. This event marked a significant moment of labor conflict in Canadian history.
• Gustav Bauer Forms German Government Gustav Bauer becomes the Chancellor of Germany, forming a new government during the tumultuous period following World War I.
• Gérard Pelletier Birth Gérard Pelletier is born, who would later become a prominent French-Canadian journalist, politician, and diplomat, making significant contributions to Canadian public life.
• Gower Champion Birth Gower Champion is born, who would become a renowned dancer and choreographer, making notable contributions to American performing arts.

Events in 1919

June 21, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 21, 1919

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 1919

June 21, 1919 was a Saturday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1919 can also be written as 6/21/1919 in the US and as 21/6/1919 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 1919 in June 1919 calendar

Famous people born on June 21, 1919:

• Guy Lux

  Influential French television producer who created the groundbreaking game show 'Intervilles' in 1961, which inspired the British show 'It's...

• Paolo Soleri

  Visionary Italian architect known for developing the concept of arcology, which integrates architecture and ecology to create sustainable,...

• Phil Ford (entertainer)

Famous people born in 1919

Famous people born on June 21st

Famous people died on June 21, 1919:

• Franz von Liszt
• Cesare Tallone

Famous people who died in 1919

Famous people who died on June 21st

June 21, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1919 was Forever is a Long, Long Time by Charles Hart, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Charles Hart - Forever is a Long, Long Time
2. Charles Hart & Elliot Shaw - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
3. Wilbur Sweatman's Original Jazz Band - A Good Man is Hard to Find
4. Henry Burr - That Wonderful Mother of Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 21, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 21, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 1919 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 21, 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 June 21, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 12:36 am and setting at 02:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 13, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Jul 13, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on June 21, 1919

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Someone born on June 21, 1919 is:

105 years 10 months old,

or 1270 months and 23 days old,

or 5525 weeks and 4 days old,

or 38679 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 21, 1919?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 21, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 21, 1919.

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