Your place in the Universe on 1921
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1921 (MCMXXI in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1921th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1921 a year special to you? Discover what 1921 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1921, 1921 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1921, how old is someone born in 1921 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1921.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1921 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1921 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1921
- Who was the U.S. President in 1921?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1921?
- Who was the Pope in 1921?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1921?
- What was the most popular movie in 1921?
- What was the best selling book in 1921?
- How old is someone born in 1921?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1921?
What was 1921 known for ?
- History is the trail that leads to a journey of self-discovery and awareness. Information collected from past events has a way to sway the decisions made today and 1921 held events that are still shaping the world today.
- Diabetes is one of the chronic diseases human beings have ever faced. It is not until the summer of the year 1921 on July 27th, that scientists at the University of Toronto, Canada were able to isolate insulin a hormone used to combat diabetes. Within a year, insulin was available to people with diabetes. The scientists, J. J. R. Macleod and Fredrick Banting received the Nobel Prize in medicine two years after the success of the isolation.
- In what was to be a game change in modern warfare, the German Workers’ Party better known as the Nazi Party ruled the whole of Germany from 1933 to 1945. The party formed in 1919 made Adolf Hitler its party leader in 1921. Being party leader was a stepping-stone to Hitler becoming Germany’s Chancellor in 1933. The Nazi party was composed of Germans unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I. Germany’s defeat in World War II brought about the outlawing of the Nazi Party and its top officials convicted of war crimes related to the Holocaust.
- By December 9, a young engineer, Thomas Midgeley Jr. at General Motors (GM) had grown tired of the annoying noises made by internal combustion engines when running. These sounds referred to as knock or pinging are rather very annoying, Midgeley experimented with diverse elements until he found success with lead. Thanks to the activities of the day, we do not have to deal with the clattering of engines today. Lead is still one of the widely used antiknock agents despite its adverse effects on the human body. Companies today have since started phasing out the manufacturing of engines that require lead.
- The past hold bitter and sweet memories of times past that ought not to happen again. History makes true the adage that goes; experience is the best teacher.
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Key World Leaders of 1921
Who was the U.S. President in 1921?
In 1921, Woodrow Wilson (Democrat) was President of the United States until March 04, 1921; on March 04, 1921, Warren G. Harding (Republican) was appointed as the new President of the United States.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1921?
In 1921 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 1921?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1921 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 1921?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1921, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Look for the Silver Lining by Marion Harris
What was the most popular movie in 1921?
The most popular movie and box office hit was The Affairs of Anatol by Cecil B. DeMille
What was the best selling book in 1921?
How old is someone born in 1921?
Someone born in 1921 is 104 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1921?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1921 was the Year of the Rooster.
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