Your place in the Universe on 1920
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1920 (MCMXX in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1920th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1920 a year special to you? Discover what 1920 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1920, 1920 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1920, how old is someone born in 1920 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1920.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1920 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1920 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1920
- Who was the U.S. President in 1920?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1920?
- Who was the Pope in 1920?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1920?
- What was the most popular movie in 1920?
- What was the best selling book in 1920?
- How old is someone born in 1920?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1920?
What was 1920 known for ?
- This decade between 1920 and 1929 brought flare, freedom, and the roaring twenties is the name given to it.
- It was in this era that Jazz became popular and a record number of Americans were living in cities compared to farms. Jazz also took center stage as more and more people discovered the pleasures of dancing. Literature also took center stage with Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises and F. Scot Fitzgerald’sThe Great Gatsby took center stage. Pope John Paul II was born this year on May 18.
- As the roaring twenties took America by storm, the founding of the League of Nations was on January 10, 1920, and made up of 42 countries. The first meeting was in Geneva on November 15, without the participation of the United States of America. The league mediated international conflicts, but major governments paid little regard to the League of Nations.
- On Election Day in 1920, American women, like their male counterparts voted. This was historic since it was the first time that women were voting. This right had taken over 100 years to come into effect and ratified in the 19th amendment of the American constitution on August 26, 1920.
- As the year ended, one of the most devastating earthquakes in history hit Chinaon December 16. The 8.5 magnitude quake brought disaster to an area over 25,000 square miles. The earthquake caused massive landslides, and an estimated 200,000 people died in the quake. The earthquake hit ten major densely populated areas of Gansu Province, which led to the high number of casualties.
- It was in this year that a professional football body called the formation of the American Professional Football Conference, AFPC by seven men including the star athlete of the time, Jim Thorpe. The AFPC was the forerunner of the internationally famous National Football League.
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Key World Leaders of 1920
Who was the U.S. President in 1920?
In 1920, 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 1920?
In 1920 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 1920?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1920 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 1920?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1920, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Dardanella by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra
What was the most popular movie in 1920?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Way Down East by D.W. Griffith
What was the best selling book in 1920?
How old is someone born in 1920?
Someone born in 1920 is 105 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1920?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1920 was the Year of the Monkey.
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