What happened on Saturday August 23, 1924?

Here's what happened on August 23, 1924:

• Robert Solow: Pioneering Economist Robert Solow, a renowned American economist, was recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to economic growth theory. He would later be awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his innovative research on economic productivity and technological change.
• Mars-Earth Proximity Milestone On August 23, 1924, Mars and Earth were approximately 34.6 million miles apart, marking the closest planetary approach since August 18, 1845. This rare celestial event would not be repeated until August 2003, making it a significant astronomical occurrence of the year.
• Mars Makes Historic Close Approach to Earth On August 23, 1924, Mars made its closest approach to Earth since the 10th century, creating a rare astronomical event. This proximity offered astronomers and sky watchers an exceptional opportunity to observe the Red Planet with unprecedented clarity.

Events in 1924

August 23, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 23, 1924

Newspapers from Aug. 23, 1924

August 23, 1924 was a Saturday and it was the 236th day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1924 can also be written as 8/23/1924 in the US and as 23/8/1924 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1924 in August 1924 calendar

Famous people born on August 23, 1924:

• Robert Solow

  Robert Solow is a highly influential American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics for his groundbreaking work on economic growth...

• Ephraim Kishon

  Ephraim Kishon was a renowned Israeli satirist, writer, and filmmaker who gained international recognition for his sharp wit and humor.

Famous people born in 1924

Famous people born on August 23rd

Famous people died on August 23, 1924:

• Heinrich Berté

  Slovak-austrian composer (d. 1924).

• Salvador Abril y Blasco

Famous people who died in 1924

Famous people who died on August 23rd

August 23, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1924 was Don't Mind the Rain by Blossom Seeley, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Blossom Seeley - Don't Mind the Rain
2. Ted Lewis & His Band - San
3. Benson Orchestra of Chicago - Forget-Me-Not (Means Remember Me)

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

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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 23, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1924 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 1924 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, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 12:21 am and setting at 03:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1924 while the next full moon would come on Sep 13, 1924.

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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1924

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Someone born on August 23, 1924 is:

100 years 8 months old,

or 1208 months and 21 days old,

or 5255 weeks and 4 days old,

or 36789 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1924?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1924?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 23, 1924.

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