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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

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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).

Famous Birthday

  • American Beauty Queen and model, the pan ultimate pin-up babe.

  • American film maker, listed by Guinness Book of World Records as the most prolific producer in prime-time TV.

  • American blues singer/guitarist (Crosscut Saw), dies at age 71 (born 1923).

  • Ann Miller

    American dancer who starred in Broadway's "Sugar Babies," alongside Mickey Rooney, and was said to be able to dance 500 taps per minute.

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Famous Deaths

vinyl songs

Music charts

Which were the top hits in April 1923?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Aggravatin' Papa
  2. - Who Did You Fool, After All?
  3. - Ivy, Cling to Me
  4. - Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
  5. - Haunting Blues

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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The Noon Whistle

The Noon Whistle

Release year: 1923

Directed by: George Jeske

Starring: Stan Laurel, James Finlayson, Katherine Grant, Sammy Brooks

The Mummy

The Mummy

Release year: 1923

Directed by: Stephen Sommers

Safety Last!

Safety Last!

Release year: 1923

Directed by: Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor

Starring: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother, Noah Young

Country: United States of America

Prodigal Daughters

Prodigal Daughters

Release year: 1923

Directed by: Sam Wood

Starring: Gloria Swanson, Ralph Graves, Vera Reynolds, Theodore Roberts

Peanuts

Peanuts

Release year: 1923

Directed by: Scott Darling

Starring: Lewis Sargent