What happened on Wednesday August 18, 1920?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1920:

• Ratification of the 19th Amendment The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was certified on August 18, 1920, granting women the right to vote. This landmark decision marked a significant victory in the women's suffrage movement, ensuring that voting rights could not be denied based on sex. source: archives.gov
• Ray Chapman's Tragic Baseball Death Ray Chapman, a shortstop for the Cleveland Indians, died on August 18, 1920, after being struck in the head by a pitch. His death led to significant changes in baseball safety regulations, including the mandatory use of helmets. source: britannica.com
• Walter Hammond's First Class Debut Walter Hammond, an English cricketer, made his first-class debut on August 18, 1920, playing for Gloucestershire. He would go on to become one of the most celebrated cricketers of his time, known for his exceptional batting skills. source: britannica.com

Events in 1920

August 18, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 18, 1920 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1920 can also be written as 8/18/1920 in the US and as 18/8/1920 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1920 in August 1920 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1920:

• Shelley Winters

  Shelley Winters was an acclaimed American actress who won two Academy Awards during her career, known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage. She often portrayed strong, complex women and was active in Hollywood from the 1940s through the early 2000s. [bio]

Famous people born in 1920

Famous people born on August 18th

August 18, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1920 was Introduction and Tarantelle by Jascha Heifetz, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Jascha Heifetz - Introduction and Tarantelle
2. Frank Crumit - So Long, Oo-Long (How Long You Gonna Be Gone)
3. Van & Schenck - All the Boys Love Mary
4. John Steel - The Love Nest

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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August 18, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1920 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 August 18, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 11:08 am and setting at 10:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1920

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Someone born on August 18, 1920 is:

105 years 9 months old,

or 1269 months and 6 days old,

or 5518 weeks and 4 days old,

or 38630 days old,

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There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 18th 2026.

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 18, 1920.

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