What happened on Tuesday August 23, 1921?

Here's what happened on August 23, 1921:

• Anglo-Irish Truce On August 23, 1921, the British government declared a truce with the Irish Nationalist movement Sinn Féin, a pivotal moment in the Irish War of Independence. This truce represented a significant step towards eventual negotiations and would ultimately lead to the Anglo-Irish Treaty, marking a crucial phase in Ireland's path to independence.
• Faisal I Crowned King of Iraq On August 23, 1921, Faisal I was officially crowned as the first King of Iraq, marking a significant moment in the country's transition from Ottoman rule to a modern monarchy under British influence. This coronation followed the establishment of the Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq after World War I and the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.
• British Airship R-38 Disaster A tragic aviation accident occurred on August 23, 1921, when the British airship R-38 suffered a catastrophic structural failure while flying over Hull, England. The airship crashed into the Humber Estuary, resulting in a devastating loss of life. Out of the 49 British and American crew members on board, only four survived, highlighting the dangerous early days of airship technology.
• US-Austria War Conclusion On August 23, 1921, Austria and the United States formally ended their state of war, a diplomatic resolution following World War I. This action was part of the broader post-war reconciliation efforts and the normalization of international relations in the aftermath of the global conflict.

Events in 1921

August 23, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 23, 1921

Newspapers from Aug. 23, 1921

August 23, 1921 was a Tuesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1921 can also be written as 8/23/1921 in the US and as 23/8/1921 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1921 in August 1921 calendar

Famous people born on August 23, 1921:

• Kenneth Arrow

  Influential economist and Nobel Prize winner who made groundbreaking contributions to social choice theory and welfare economics.

Famous people born in 1921

Famous people born on August 23rd

Famous people died on August 23, 1921:

• Luigi Bologna

Famous people who died in 1921

Famous people who died on August 23rd

August 23, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1921 was All By Myself by Frank Crumit, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

1. Frank Crumit - All By Myself
2. Original Dixieland Jazz Band - St. Louis Blues
3. Aileen Stanley - Home Again Blues
4. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Song of India

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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August 23, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1921 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 1921 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 23, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:35 pm and setting at 11:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1921 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1921.

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Someone born on August 23, 1921 is:

103 years 8 months old,

or 1244 months and 21 days old,

or 5412 weeks and 1 day old,

or 37885 days old,

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 23, 1921.

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