What happened on Friday February 21, 1919?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1919:

• German National Meeting considers Anschluss On February 21, 1919, a national meeting in Germany discussed the potential unification with Austria, known as Anschluss. This meeting was significant in the context of post-World War I politics and the desire for national unity among German-speaking peoples. source: britannica.com
• Assassination of Kurt Eisner Kurt Eisner, the first Minister-President of the People's State of Bavaria, was assassinated in Munich on February 21, 1919, by Anton Graf von Arco auf Valley, a far-right German nationalist. Eisner had been on his way to the Bavarian parliament to tender his resignation following a defeat in the state parliamentary elections. His assassination led to widespread unrest and the eventual establishment of the Bavarian Soviet Republic. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Barcelona general strike begins On February 21, 1919, workers from all electrical companies in Barcelona initiated a general strike, leading to widespread power outages and paralyzing much of Catalonia's industry. This action, known as the La Canadenca strike, was sparked by layoffs at the Ebro Irrigation and Power Company Limited, a subsidiary of Barcelona Traction, commonly known as La Canadenca. The strike lasted over 44 days and resulted in the Spanish government issuing the Decreto de la jornada de ocho horas de trabajo, establishing the eight-hour workday. source: barcelona.cat

Events in 1919

February 21, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from February 1919

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 1919

Your poster from February 21, 1919

February 21, 1919 was a Friday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1919 can also be written as 2/21/1919 in the US and as 21/2/1919 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 1919 in February 1919 calendar

Famous people died on February 21, 1919:

• Kurt Eisner

  German journalist and politician, minister-president of bavaria (b. 1867).

• Carlo Antonio di Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
• Mary Edwards Walker
• Johnny Condon
• Enrico Bernardi

Famous people who died in 1919

Famous people who died on February 21st

February 21, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1919 was Dreaming of Home, Sweet Home by Sterling Trio, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Sterling Trio - Dreaming of Home, Sweet Home
2. Riccardo Stracciari - There's a Long, Long Trail
3. Olive Kline - A Little Birch Canoe and You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 1919 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 1919 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 February 21, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:29 pm and setting at 10:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 1919

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Someone born on February 21, 1919 is:

107 years 3 months old,

or 1287 months and 4 days old,

or 5596 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39175 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1919?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 21st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 21, 1919.

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