April 1923 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in April 1923.
The US president was Warren G. Harding (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Bonar Law (Conservative), Pope Pius XI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on April 1923: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of April 1923?
Events
- 01 Apr 1923 First sound short films shown in New York's Rivoli Theatre.
- 05 Apr 1923 Firestone Tire and Rubber Company begins production of balloon-tires.
- 06 Apr 1923 The first Prefects Board in Southeast Asia is formed in Victoria Institution, Malaysia.
- 07 Apr 1923 Workers Party of America (New York City) becomes official communist party.
- 10 Apr 1923 Hitler demands hatred & more hatred in Berlin
- 12 Apr 1923 The ''Kandersteg International Scout Centre'' comes into existence.
- 13 Apr 1923 Army wins the first college three-weapon fencing championship.
- 14 Apr 1923 Etienne Oehmichen sets helicopter distance record of 358 metres.
- 15 Apr 1923 Insulin becomes generally available for use by people with diabetes.
- 17 Apr 1923 Longest NL opening game, Phillies and Dodgers tie 5-5 in 14
- 18 Apr 1923 Poland annexes Central Lithuania.
- 19 Apr 1923 New Egyptian law allows suffrage for men, except soldiers.
- 23 Apr 1923 The Gdynia seaport is inaugurated.
- 24 Apr 1923 Colonel Jacob Schick patents Schick shavers.
- 26 Apr 1923 English prince Albert (George VI) marries lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.
- 27 Apr 1923 Mussolini government italian place in South Tirol / Alto Adige
- 28 Apr 1923 Wembley Stadium opens-Bolton Wanderers versus West Ham United (FA Cup).
- 15 Apr 1923 Racially motivated Nihon Shōgakkō fire lit by a serial arsonist kills 10 children in Sacramento, California.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in April 1923?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Marion Harris - Aggravatin' Papa
- Nora Bayes - Who Did You Fool, After All?
- Isham Jones & His Orchestra - Ivy, Cling to Me
- Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
- Jan Garber & His Orchestra - Haunting Blues
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?