What happened on Friday February 23, 1923?

Here's what happened on February 23, 1923:

• Flying Scotsman Begins Service The legendary Flying Scotsman locomotive begins its historic service, representing a significant milestone in British railway transportation and engineering.
• Avant-Garde Performance of Antigone Jean Cocteau's innovative theatrical production of 'Antigone' premieres in Paris, featuring groundbreaking artistic collaboration with settings by Pablo Picasso, music by Arthur Honegger, and costumes by Gabrielle Chanel. Antonin Artaud performs the role of Tiresias, highlighting the avant-garde artistic movement of the 1920s.
• Einstein's Visit to Barcelona Renowned physicist Albert Einstein visits Barcelona, Spain, at the invitation of prominent scientist Esteban Terradas i Illa, furthering scientific exchange and intellectual dialogue in the early 20th century.
• Britain Reduces German Import Duty Great Britain significantly reduces import duty on German products from 26 percent to 5 percent, signaling economic recovery and improved trade relations in the post-World War I era.
• Greece Adopts Gregorian Calendar Greece officially transitions to the Gregorian calendar, aligning its timekeeping with most of the Western world and standardizing international date tracking.
• German Labor Legislation The German Republic enacts new laws affecting workers, potentially aimed at regulating labor conditions and rights in the early Weimar Republic period.
• USS Connecticut Decommissioned The USS Connecticut, a naval vessel, is officially decommissioned from active service, marking the end of its military career.

Events in 1923

February 23, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 23, 1923

Newspapers from Feb. 23, 1923

February 23, 1923 was a Friday and it was the 54th day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1923 can also be written as 2/23/1923 in the US and as 23/2/1923 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 1923 in February 1923 calendar

Famous people born on February 23, 1923:

• Dante Lavelli

  Legendary Cleveland Browns wide receiver who was a key player in the AAFC and NFL during the 1940s and 1950s, known for his exceptional...

• Robert Bellah
• Valentino Martinelli
• Nives Gessi
• Giovanni Spezia
• Muriel Smith

Famous people born in 1923

Famous people born on February 23rd

Famous people died on February 23, 1923:

• Harold Humby

Famous people who died in 1923

Famous people who died on February 23rd

February 23, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 1923 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:47 am and setting at 01:08 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 23, 1923

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Someone born on February 23, 1923 is:

102 years 2 months old,

or 1226 months

or 5330 weeks and 5 days old,

or 37315 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 1923?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1923?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 23, 1923.

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