What happened on Sunday August 28, 1921?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1921:

• Battle of Blair Mountain: Miners' Uprising in West Virginia Armed coal miners from the Kanawha Valley and southern West Virginia counties marched to Logan and Mingo counties to protest the imprisonment and mistreatment of union miners. This confrontation escalated into the Battle of Blair Mountain, a significant labor conflict that resulted in multiple deaths and required federal intervention, symbolizing the intense struggle for workers' rights during the early 20th century.
• Second Pan-African Congress Convenes in Europe The Second Pan-African Congress held significant meetings across three major European cities: London, Brussels, and Paris. This gathering represented a crucial moment in the early 20th-century Pan-African movement, bringing together Black intellectuals and leaders to discuss racial equality, colonial liberation, and self-determination.
• Red Army Dissolves Makhnovshchina in Ukraine During the Russian Civil War, the Red Army successfully suppressed the Makhnovshchina, a Ukrainian anarchist movement led by Nestor Makhno. By driving the Revolutionary Insurgent Army out of Ukraine, the Bolsheviks consolidated their control over the region and eliminated a significant anarchist resistance.
• Babe Ruth Sets Impressive Baseball Hitting Streak Baseball legend Babe Ruth began an extraordinary streak, hitting an extra-base hit in nine consecutive games, showcasing his exceptional batting skills and further cementing his status as one of baseball's most iconic players.

Events in 1921

August 28, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1921

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1921

August 28, 1921 was a Sunday and it was the 240th day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1921 can also be written as 8/28/1921 in the US and as 28/8/1921 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1921 in August 1921 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1921:

• Nancy Kulp

  American actress best known for her role as Miss Hathaway in the popular TV series 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

• Fernando Fernán Gómez

  Prominent Spanish actor, director, and screenwriter who was a significant figure in Spanish cinema and theater.

• Jean-Philippe Charbonnier

  Renowned French photographer and photojournalist who captured significant social and cultural moments of his era.

• Lidia Gueiler Tejada

  Historic political figure who became the first female president of Bolivia, serving a crucial period in the country's democratic transition.

• Gilberto Colombo
• Ignazio IV Hazim

Famous people born in 1921

Famous people born on August 28th

August 28, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1921 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:07 am and setting at 04:47 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1921

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Someone born on August 28, 1921 is:

103 years 8 months old,

or 1244 months and 16 days old,

or 5411 weeks and 3 days old,

or 37880 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1921?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 28, 1921.

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