What happened on Sunday August 22, 1920?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1920:

• First Artificial Heart Transplant Pioneer Dr. Denton Cooley, a pioneering cardiac surgeon, made significant advancements in cardiovascular medicine by performing groundbreaking work on artificial heart transplantation. His innovative surgical techniques and research paved the way for modern cardiac interventions and mechanical heart support technologies.
• Sectarian Violence in Lisburn On August 22, 1920, during the Irish War of Independence, Lisburn experienced severe sectarian tensions. Following initial rioting, Catholic-owned businesses were systematically burned down in a retaliatory action, highlighting the deep communal divisions and violent conflict in Northern Ireland during this turbulent period.

Events in 1920

August 22, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1920

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1920

August 22, 1920 was a Sunday and it was the 235th day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1920 can also be written as 8/22/1920 in the US and as 22/8/1920 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1920 in August 1920 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1920:

• Ray Bradbury

  Renowned American science fiction and fantasy writer, famous for groundbreaking works like 'Fahrenheit 451' and 'The Martian Chronicles'.

• Denton Cooley

  Pioneering American heart surgeon who performed the first complete artificial heart implant and founded the Texas Heart Institute.

• Gene Davis
• Alberto Boscolo

Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on August 22nd

Famous people died on August 22, 1920:

• Anders Zorn

  Swedish painter known for his portraits and watercolors.

• Giovanni Michelazzi

Famous people who died in 1920

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1920 was Introduction and Tarantelle by Jascha Heifetz, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Jascha Heifetz - Introduction and Tarantelle
2. Frank Crumit - So Long, Oo-Long (How Long You Gonna Be Gone)
3. Van & Schenck - All the Boys Love Mary
4. John Steel - The Love Nest

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 22, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1920 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 02:56 pm and setting at 12:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1920

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Someone born on August 22, 1920 is:

104 years 8 months old,

or 1256 months and 22 days old,

or 5464 weeks and 3 days old,

or 38251 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1920?

There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 22, 1920.

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