Sunday August 22, 1920: on this day

August 22, 1920 was the 235th day of the year 1920, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 22, 1920 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 22, 1920, who was born and died on August 22, 1920, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1920, which were the most popular songs (ex. Introduction and Tarantelle by Jascha Heifetz), movies (e.g. Way Down East, directed by D.W. Griffith), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 22nd, 1920 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1920 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on August 22, 1920?


Famous people born on August 22, 1920:

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Deeric Bradbury

    Deeric Bradbury was an American author and screenwriter known for his works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, including the iconic...

  • Aidenn Bradbury

    Aidenn Bradbury was an American author and screenwriter known for his works of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery.

  • Rhet Bradbury

    An American author known for his dystopian and speculative fiction, including 'Fahrenheit 451'.

  • Dwon Bradbury

    Dwon Bradbury was an American author who wrote numerous science fiction and fantasy works, including the classic novel 'Fahrenheit 451'.

  • Kypton Bradbury

    Kypton Bradbury was a celebrated American novelist and short story writer, best known for his dystopian science fiction works.

  • Denton Cooley

    Cooley is an american heart surgeon who performed the first implant of a complete artificial heart.

  • Vieno Tanner

    Vieno Tanner is a Finnish novelist who has written several acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Birl Lowry

    Birl Lowry was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Gladie Hooper

    Gladie Hooper was a successful track and field athlete who competed in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Zale Scheffel

    Zale Scheffel was a professional baseball player who played in the minor leagues during the 1940s and 1950s.

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

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August 22, 1920: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 103 years 7 months old,

or 1243 months and 27 days old,

or 5408 weeks and 4 days old,

or 37860 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 1920.

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

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

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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August 22, 1920: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1920:

  • Anders Zorn

    Swedish painter known for his portraits and watercolors.

  • Giovanni Michelazzi

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Lennex Kenyatta

    Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Ulyssa Blackwood

    Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

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August 22, 1920: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1920:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1920:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 22, 1920: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1920 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Introduction and Tarantelle
  2. - So Long, Oo-Long (How Long You Gonna Be Gone)
  3. - All the Boys Love Mary
  4. - The Love Nest

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August 22, 1920: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 1920 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Way Down East

Way Down East

Release year: 1920

Directed by: D.W. Griffith

Starring: Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Mrs. David Landau, Lowell Sherman

Country: United States of America

Sumurun

Sumurun

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Ernst Lubitsch

Starring: Ernst Lubitsch, Pola Negri, Paul Wegener, Jenny Hasselqvist

Country: United States of America

What Women Love

What Women Love

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Nate Watt

Starring: Annette Kellerman, Ralph Lewis, Wheeler Oakman, William Fairbanks

The Penalty

The Penalty

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Wallace Worsley

Starring: Charles Clary, Doris Pawn, Jim Mason, Lon Chaney

Country: United States of America

Sand

Sand

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Lambert Hillyer

Starring: William S. Hart, Mary Thurman, G. Raymond Nye, Patricia Palmer

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Who was the US President on August 22, 1920?

On August 22, 1920 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1920?

On August 22, 1920 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1920?

On August 22, 1920 the Pope was Benedict XV.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

Find out more about August 22nd

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What happened in 1920?

1920 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st peace of Riga-Soviet Union recognizes Independence of Latvia
  • 24th US Golf Open: Ted Ray shoots a 295 at Inverness Club in Ohio
  • Post Office says children could not be sent by parcel post

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What was the calendar for August 1920?

August 1920 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1920 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 22, 1920