Friday January 02, 1920: on this day

January 02, 1920 was the 2nd day of the year 1920, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 02, 1920 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 02, 1920, who was born and died on January 02, 1920, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1920, which were the most popular songs (ex. Broken Blossoms by Charles Harrison), movies (e.g. Within Our Gates, directed by Oscar Micheaux), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 1920 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 1920?


January 02, 1920 was a Friday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1920 can also be written as 1/2/1920 in the US and as 2/1/1920 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1920 in January 1920 calendar

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January 02, 1920: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1920:

  • 10,000 us union and socialist organizers arrested (palmer raids).
  • The second palmer raid takes place with another 6,000 suspected communists and anarchists arrested and held without trial. these raids take place in several u.s. cities.
  • The forces of russian white admiral alexander kolchak surrender in krasnoyarsk. the great siberian ice march ensues.
  • The new york state assembly refuses to seat five duly elected socialist assemblymen.
  • The second palmer raid, ordered by the us department of justice, results in 6,000 suspected communists and anarchists being arrested and held without trial.

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January 02, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 02, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 1920 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1920 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 1920 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 02, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 01:44 pm and setting at 04:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1920.

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Who was born on January 02, 1920?


Famous people born on January 02, 1920:

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Izic Asimov

    Izic Asimov was a renowned biochemist who made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology.

  • Bob Feerick

    American basketball player and coach (d. 1976).

  • Anna Langfus

    Polish/french writer of jewish origin, who survived nazi persecution.

  • Peter Harrison Swan

    Stockbroker / bomber pilot.

  • Andr? Poitevin

    Marseille executives.

  • Penelope Jessel

    Politcal activist.

  • Duke of Devonshire

    English large landowner / art collector.

  • Angelo Mangano
  • XI duca di Devonshire Andrew Cavendish
  • Charles Heine
  • David Descalzo
  • George Herbig

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

  • Dax Shepard
    Dax Shepard

    Dax shepard is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like parenthood and films like without a paddle and employee of the month.

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January 02, 1920: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 104 years 2 months old,

or 1250 months and 27 days old,

or 5439 weeks

or 38073 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 1920.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1920?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 02, 1920.

RIP

January 02, 1920: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1920:

  • Libbey Owens Ford

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, a major glass manufacturer.

  • Paul Adam

    He was a french novelist, author, and traveler.

  • Frank Lascelles

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 2nd

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January 02, 1920: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 1920:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 02, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1920 was Broken Blossoms by Charles Harrison, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 02, 1920: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1920 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Broken Blossoms
  2. - The Hand That Rocked the Cradle Rules My Heart
  3. - Nobody Knows (and Nobody Seems to Care)
  4. - Oh! What a Pal was Mary

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January 02, 1920: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 1920 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Within Our Gates

Within Our Gates

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Oscar Micheaux

Starring: Evelyn Preer, Flo Clements, James D. Ruffin, Jack Chenault

Country: United States of America

The Woman in the Suitcase

The Woman in the Suitcase

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Fred Niblo

Starring: Enid Bennett, William Conklin, Dorcas Matthews, Rowland V. Lee

Mahabharat

Mahabharat

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Babubhai Mistry

Scarlet Days

Scarlet Days

Release year: 1919

Directed by: D.W. Griffith

Starring: Richard Barthelmess, Eugenie Besserer, Carol Dempster, Clarine Seymour

Hawthorne of the U.S.A.

Hawthorne of the U.S.A.

Release year: 1919

Directed by: James Cruze

Starring: Wallace Reid, Lila Lee, Harrison Ford, Tully Marshall

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Who was the US President on January 02, 1920?

On January 02, 1920 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1920?

On January 02, 1920 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 1920?

On January 02, 1920 the Pope was Benedict XV.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

Find out more about January 2nd

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What happened in 1920?

1920 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st peace of Riga-Soviet Union recognizes Independence of Latvia
  • 24th US Golf Open: Ted Ray shoots a 295 at Inverness Club in Ohio
  • Post Office says children could not be sent by parcel post

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What was the calendar for January 1920?

January 1920 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1920 calendar looked like.

Friday January 2, 1920