What happened on Sunday October 28, 1923?

About October 28th, 1923, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 28, 1923, Reza Khan was appointed as the prime minister of Persia (modern-day Iran) by the reigning monarch, Ahmad Shah Qajar. This appointment marked a significant turning point in Persian political history, as Reza Khan would later become Reza Shah Pahlavi, fundamentally transforming the country's governance and modernizing its institutions. His rise to power represented a critical moment in Iran's transition from a traditional monarchy to a more centralized and modernized state.
  • Day of the week: October 28th, 1923 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake by Ted Lewis & His Band
  • Popular movie: Our Hospitality directed by John G. Blystone, Buster Keaton

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October 28, 1923: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 28, 1923:

  • Reza Khan Becomes Prime Minister of Persia On October 28, 1923, Reza Khan was appointed as the prime minister of Persia (modern-day Iran) by the reigning monarch, Ahmad Shah Qajar. This appointment marked a significant turning point in Persian political history, as Reza Khan would later become Reza Shah Pahlavi, fundamentally transforming the country's governance and modernizing its institutions. His rise to power represented a critical moment in Iran's transition from a traditional monarchy to a more centralized and modernized state.
  • USS O-5 Submarine Sinking in Panama Canal On October 28, 1923, the USS O-5, a United States Navy submarine, sank in the Panama Canal Zone after a catastrophic collision with the United Fruit Company steamship Abangarez. The maritime accident resulted in the tragic loss of three crew members' lives. This incident highlighted the navigational challenges and risks faced by naval vessels in the strategically important Panama Canal region during the early 20th century.

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October 28, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 28, 1923?


October 28, 1923 was a Sunday and it was the 301st day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 28, 1923 can also be written as 10/28/1923 in the US and as 28/10/1923 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 28, 1923?


Famous people born on October 28, 1923:

  • Roy Lichtenstein

    Iconic American pop artist known for his distinctive comic book-style paintings and prints that revolutionized modern art in the 1960s.

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October 28, 1923: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 28, 1923:

  • Theodor Reuss
  • Friedrich Vogt

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October 28, 1923: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 28, 1923 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 28, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 1923 was Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake by Ted Lewis & His Band, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

  1. - Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake youtube
  2. - When You Walked Out, Someone Else Walked Right In youtube
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October 28, 1923: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.

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October 28, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 28, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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October 28, 1923: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 28, 1923 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 28, 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 October 28, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 07:47 pm and setting at 10:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 24, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1923.

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How old is someone born on October 28, 1923?


Someone born on October 28, 1923 is:

101 years 6 months old,

or 1218 months and 16 days old,

or 5298 weeks and 3 days old,

or 37089 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 28, 1923?

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