Your place in the Universe on 1919
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1919 (MCMXIX in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1919th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1919 a year special to you? Discover what 1919 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1919, 1919 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1919, how old is someone born in 1919 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1919.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1919 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1919 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1919
- Who was the U.S. President in 1919?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1919?
- Who was the Pope in 1919?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1919?
- What was the most popular movie in 1919?
- What was the best selling book in 1919?
- How old is someone born in 1919?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1919?
What was 1919 known for ?
- Set on the cusp of the roaring 1920s, this year saw the US led by Woodrow Wilson and the beginning of World War One reparations.
- With a global population of only 1.9 billion, the world happened to be a much smaller place than most modern people can imagine. For the newborns helping that number rise, the most popular names were John and Mary.
- Famous people born in this flood of infants were JD Salinger, Jackie Robinson, Eva Peron, Liberace, Sr Edmund Hillary, and Pierre Trudeau. Sadly, as the circle of life demands, this year saw the end of some greats: Teddy Roosevelt, Frank Baum, Henry Heinz, and Pierre Renoir.
- These 12 months marked the beginnings of the League of Nations, gasoline taxes, skydiving, and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. This was a time where movies still came in only three colors: black, white, and grey. On those old-timey screens, people flooded to see Broken Blossoms, Different from the Others, and True Heart Susie. The most common additions to people’s bookshelves were Wineburg, Demian, The Moon and the Sixpence, and Anne’s House of Dreams. Read on to find out more about how these 12 months forever changed the world.
- Let’s start with some notable things first seen in 1919. The first gasoline tax was ratified in Oregon. The first airmail delivery was made and the first parachute jump completed. In terms of women, these 365 days also saw the Democratic National Committee welcome its first female member, first US distinguished service medal ever awarded to a woman, and the first female bar students admitted to London’s Lincoln Inn.
- Things were not all sunshine and roses. Tragedy struck Boston as over 2 million gallons of molasses flooded crowded streets on January 15th. While some parts of the world were drawn closer together by the formation of the League of Nations, others were drawn apart as Turkey began its fight for independence and Lithuania declared itself an independent state. In terms of inventions, this year also saw the first arc welder and the initial prototype of the pop-up toaster.
- Whether you like adding some crunch to your breakfast platter, or have ever needed a package sent via next-day air, you owe a round of applause to 1919.
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Key World Leaders of 1919
Who was the U.S. President in 1919?
In 1919, Woodrow Wilson (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1913 to March 04, 1921. His presidency led the U.S. through World War I and proposed the League of Nations for global peace.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1919?
In 1919 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal). His administration led the country to victory in World War I and laid the foundation for the League of Nations.
Who was the Pope in 1919?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1919 was Pope Benedict XV who had held the papacy since 1914. During his papacy, he worked tirelessly for peace during World War I and promoted humanitarian efforts for war victims.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1919?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1919, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Oh! What a Pal was Mary by Henry Burr
What was the most popular movie in 1919?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Male and Female by Cecil B. DeMille
What was the best selling book in 1919?
How old is someone born in 1919?
Someone born in 1919 is 106 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1919?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1919 was the Year of the Goat.
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