What happened on Sunday January 31, 1915?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1915:

• First German Poison Gas Attack in World War I During World War I, Germany launched its first large-scale poison gas attack against Russian forces on the Eastern Front, marking a significant and controversial escalation in warfare tactics. The attack occurred near the Polish village of Bolimów, west of Warsaw, involving approximately 18,000 artillery shells containing liquid xylyl bromide tear gas. However, due to freezing temperatures, the chemical weapon's effectiveness was severely limited.
• Birth of Alan Lomax Alan Lomax, an influential American singer, musicologist, and ethnomusicologist, was born. He would become a pivotal figure in preserving and documenting folk music traditions across the United States, passing away in 2002.
• British-Idrisi Treaty Against Ottoman Empire The British Government formally concluded a strategic treaty with the Idrisi, establishing a cooperative alliance aimed at countering Ottoman Turkish influence in the region. This diplomatic agreement represented a complex geopolitical maneuver during the tumultuous period of World War I.
• Birth of Garry Moore Thomas Garrison Morfit, better known as Garry Moore, was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He would later become a renowned television host, famous for programs like the 'Garry Moore Show' and 'I've Got a Secret', significantly influencing American entertainment in the mid-20th century.
• Birth of Bobby Hackett Bobby Hackett, a talented trumpeter and orchestra leader from Providence, Rhode Island, was born. He would go on to become a notable musician, contributing to the jazz and swing music scenes, including his work on 'Air Time '57'.

Events in 1915

January 31, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 31, 1915

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 1915

January 31, 1915 was a Sunday and it was the 31st day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1915 can also be written as 1/31/1915 in the US and as 31/1/1915 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1915 in January 1915 calendar

Famous people born on January 31, 1915:

• Thomas Merton

  Thomas Merton was a prominent Trappist monk, writer, poet, and social critic who significantly influenced 20th-century spiritual and...

• Garry Moore

  Garry Moore was a popular American television personality and game show host who was prominent in the mid-20th century entertainment...

• Alan Lomax

  Alan Lomax was a legendary American ethnomusicologist, best known for his extensive field recordings and preservation of traditional folk...

• Bobby Hackett

  Bobby Hackett was a respected American jazz trumpet and cornet player known for his lyrical and smooth playing style.

Famous people born in 1915

Famous people born on January 31st

January 31, 1915: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1915 was He's a Rag Picker by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

1. Peerless Quartet - He's a Rag Picker
2. Arthur Fields - Poor Pauline
3. Grace Kerns & John Barnes Wells - Chinatown, My Chinatown

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

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January 31, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1915 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 1915 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 January 31, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:53 pm and setting at 07:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1915.

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Your place in the Universe on January 31, 1915

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Someone born on January 31, 1915 is:

110 years 2 months old,

or 1322 months and 23 days old,

or 5751 weeks and 3 days old,

or 40260 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1915?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1915?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 31, 1915.

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