What happened on Thursday February 22, 1923?

Here's what happened on February 22, 1923:

• Transcontinental Airmail Service Launched The United States inaugurated its first transcontinental air mail route, marking a significant milestone in communication and transportation technology. This service connected the East and West coasts, dramatically reducing mail delivery times and demonstrating the growing potential of aviation.
• Death of Théophile Delcassé Théophile Delcassé, prominent French statesman and diplomat who played a significant role in French foreign policy during the early 20th century, passed away. Born in 1852, he was known for his diplomatic skills and contributions to France's international relations.
• First Successful Chinchilla Farm in the United States The first commercially viable chinchilla farm was established in Los Angeles, California. This marked the beginning of chinchilla breeding in the United States for fur and later as exotic pets, representing an innovative agricultural development.

Events in 1923

February 22, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 22, 1923

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 1923

February 22, 1923 was a Thursday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1923 can also be written as 2/22/1923 in the US and as 22/2/1923 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 1923 in February 1923 calendar

Famous people born on February 22, 1923:

• François Cavanna

  Influential French satirical editor of Italian descent who co-founded iconic satirical magazines Hara-Kiri and Charlie Hebdo in 1970,...

• Richard Ogilvie

  American politician who served as Governor of Illinois, known for his pragmatic approach to addressing complex economic and political...

• Robert-André Vivien

Famous people born in 1923

Famous people born on February 22nd

Famous people died on February 22, 1923:

• Theophile Delcasse

  Theophile Delcasse was a French diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1898 to 1905.

• Maria Elisabetta di Sassonia-Meiningen

Famous people who died in 1923

Famous people who died on February 22nd

February 22, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1923 was Way Down Yonder in New Orleans by Blossom Seeley, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Blossom Seeley - Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
2. Henry Burr - You Remind Me of My Mother

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 22, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 1923 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 1923 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 February 22, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:10 am and setting at 12:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1923.

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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 1923

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Someone born on February 22, 1923 is:

102 years 2 months old,

or 1226 months and 1 day old,

or 5330 weeks and 6 days old,

or 37316 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1923?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1923?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 22, 1923.

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