What happened on Monday October 24, 1921?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1921:

• Selection of World War I Unknown Soldier On October 24, 1921, in a solemn and symbolic ceremony at Chalons-sur-Marne, France, Sergeant Edward Younger was tasked with selecting the Unknown Soldier to represent the unidentified fallen soldiers of World War I. From four unidentified remains, Younger chose one to be honored as a powerful memorial to the anonymous sacrifices made during the war. This Unknown Soldier would later be interred in prestigious national memorials, becoming a poignant symbol of remembrance and national mourning.
• Failed Monarchist Coup in Hungary On October 24, 1921, a significant political crisis unfolded in Hungary when former King Károly IV attempted to restore the monarchy through a coup. The attempt was swiftly and decisively suppressed by Regent Admiral Miklós Horthy, who had been serving as the de facto leader of Hungary since the end of World War I. This event highlighted the ongoing political instability in post-World War I Hungary and demonstrated Horthy's strong grip on power.

Events in 1921

October 24, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1921

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1921

October 24, 1921 was a Monday and it was the 297th day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1921 can also be written as 10/24/1921 in the US and as 24/10/1921 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1921 in October 1921 calendar

Famous people born on October 24, 1921:

• R. K. Laxman

  Renowned Indian cartoonist and illustrator famous for his satirical cartoon series 'The Common Man' in Times of India.

Famous people born in 1921

Famous people born on October 24th

Famous people died on October 24, 1921:

• Alexander Kidd
• III barone Raglan George Somerset

Famous people who died in 1921

Famous people who died on October 24th

October 24, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1921 was Mimi by Paul Biese Trio & Frank Crumit, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Paul Biese Trio & Frank Crumit - Mimi
2. Frank Crumit - Three O'Clock in the Morning
3. Benson Orchestra of Chicago - San
4. Marion Harris - I'm Nobody's Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

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October 24, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 1921 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 24, 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 October 24, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:58 pm and setting at 01:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1921 while the next full moon would come on Nov 15, 1921.

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Your place in the Universe on October 24, 1921

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Someone born on October 24, 1921 is:

103 years 6 months old,

or 1242 months and 20 days old,

or 5403 weeks and 2 days old,

or 37823 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 24, 1921?

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 24, 1921.

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