What happened on Thursday August 24, 1922?

Here's what happened on August 24, 1922:

• Birth of René Lévesque René Lévesque, a prominent Quebec politician who would later serve as the 23rd Premier of Quebec from 1976 to 1985, was born on August 24, 1922. He was a key figure in Quebec's political landscape and the sovereignty movement, significantly influencing the province's modern political history.
• KKK Raid in Louisiana The Ku Klux Klan conducted a violent raid outside Mer Rouge, Louisiana, kidnapping five white men who were known opponents of the KKK. This event highlights the racial tensions and intimidation tactics used by the Klan during the early 1920s.
• Cy Williams Hits for the Cycle Cy Williams became the first Philadelphia Phillies player to hit for the cycle, a rare baseball achievement where a player hits a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game.
• Jules Wieme's Birth Jules Wieme, a member of the De La Salle Brothers, was born. He would later become notable for his work in developing agriculture in northern Rwanda, contributing to the region's agricultural development.

Events in 1922

August 24, 1922: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 24, 1922

Newspapers from Aug. 24, 1922

August 24, 1922 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1922 can also be written as 8/24/1922 in the US and as 24/8/1922 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1922 in August 1922 calendar

Famous people born on August 24, 1922:

• Howard Zinn

  Howard Zinn was a prominent American historian, author, and political activist who revolutionized historical narrative by focusing on...

• René Lévesque

  René Lévesque was a prominent Canadian politician and journalist who served as the 23rd Premier of Quebec, known for his significant role in...

Famous people born in 1922

Famous people born on August 24th

August 24, 1922: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1922 was Parade of the Wooden Soldiers by Vincent Lopez & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Vincent Lopez & His Orchestra - Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
2. Frank Crumit - Stumbling
3. Al Jolson - Coo Coo
4. Furman & Nash - Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th 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 24, 1922: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1922 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 1922 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 1922 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 24, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:18 am and setting at 09:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1922.

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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 1922

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Someone born on August 24, 1922 is:

102 years 8 months old,

or 1232 months and 9 days old,

or 5358 weeks and 2 days old,

or 37508 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1922?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1922?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 24, 1922.

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