What happened on Sunday July 31, 1921?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1921:

• Birth of Whitney Young On July 31, 1921, Whitney Young was born, a pivotal African American civil rights leader who played a crucial role in the advancement of racial equality and economic opportunities during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. As executive director of the National Urban League, Young was instrumental in advocating for social justice and economic empowerment for Black Americans.
• Fascist Occupation in Sarzana On July 31, 1921, a significant political confrontation occurred in Sarzana, Italy, when approximately 500 Fascist militants forcibly occupied the local railway station. Their primary objective was to pressure local authorities into releasing imprisoned Fascist members, demonstrating the rising tensions and militant tactics of the Fascist movement during this volatile period of Italian political history.
• Birth of Grant Johannesen On July 31, 1921, Grant Johannesen was born, who would become a distinguished American concert pianist known for his exceptional musical interpretations and contributions to classical music performance throughout the mid-20th century.

Events in 1921

July 31, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1921

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1921

July 31, 1921 was a Sunday and it was the 212th day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1921 can also be written as 7/31/1921 in the US and as 31/7/1921 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1921 in July 1921 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1921:

• Peter Benenson

  British lawyer and human rights activist who founded Amnesty International in 1961, a globally renowned organization dedicated to protecting...

• Whitney M Young Jr

  Leader of the National Urban League who played a crucial role in the civil rights movement, advocating for economic and social equality.

• Donald Malarkey

  World War II veteran and member of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, immortalized in the book and HBO series 'Band of...

Famous people born in 1921

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1921:

• Charles Barney Cory
• Edmond Perrier
• Edgar Saltus

Famous people who died in 1921

Famous people who died on July 31st

July 31, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1921 was Cherie by Carl Fenton & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Carl Fenton & His Orchestra - Cherie
2. Frank Crumit - I Used to Love You, but It's All Over Now
3. Reinald Werrenrath - Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 31, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1921 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 July 31, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:22 am and setting at 06:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1921 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1921.

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Your place in the Universe on July 31, 1921

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Someone born on July 31, 1921 is:

103 years 9 months old,

or 1245 months and 14 days old,

or 5415 weeks and 3 days old,

or 37908 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1921?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 31, 1921.

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