1923 Fun Facts, Trivia and History

1923 History, Fun Facts and TriviaQuick Facts from 1923World (Pop Culture) Changing Event: Howard Carter opened the inner burial chamber of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb and found the sarcophagusInfluential Songs include: Yes! We Have No Bananas by Billy Jones and others. Also, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and I’ll Build A Stairway to Paradise by Paul Whiteman.The Big Movie: November 23,… Read More

International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)

 INTERPOL International Criminal Police Organization The International Criminal Police Organization, commonly known as INTERPOL, is an intergovernmental organization that facilitates international police cooperation to combat transnational crime and terrorism.Founding: INTERPOL was founded on September 7, 1923, as the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC) in Vienna, Austria. Dr. Johannes Schober created it, then President of the Austrian… Read More

The Hollywood Sign

The Hollywood Sign: HollywoodlandThe Hollywood Sign, originally erected as “Hollywoodland” in 1923, is an iconic landmark in Los Angeles, California, representing the American film industry and its cultural significance. Located on Mount Lee in the Hollywood Hills, the sign has become an enduring symbol of Hollywood’s glamour and prestige.Original Purpose: The Hollywoodland sign was first… Read More

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: 1923

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: 192323 Trivia Questions for 1923 History(answers)1. Two brothers, Walter and Roy, founded what animation company?2. What dance craze that became popular for the rest of the decade, was introduced by The Ziegfield Follies of 1923 by the all-black cast African-American Broadway musical “Running Wild”?3. In 1923, what was the average life… Read More

The Egyptian Constitution Adopted

Egyptian Constitution AdoptedThe Egyptian Constitution of 1923 was a significant milestone in the modern history of Egypt, as it marked the country’s transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. The constitution was adopted on April 19, 1923, following the 1919 Egyptian Revolution, which demanded greater independence from British rule and establishing a representative… Read More

Time Magazine’s First Issue

Time Magazine’s First IssueTime magazine, a prominent American weekly news magazine, was founded by Henry Luce and Briton Hadden in 1923. Its first issue was published on March 3, 1923, and the magazine has since become an influential publication known for its in-depth reporting, engaging writing, and iconic covers.Founders: Henry Luce and Briton Hadden, both… Read More

The Rosewood Massacre

The Rosewood MassacreThe Rosewood Massacre was a horrific episode of racial violence in the United States in the small, predominantly African-American town of Rosewood, Florida. The massacre occurred in January 1923 and resulted in several black residents’ deaths and the entire town’s destruction. The incident had long-lasting effects on the survivors and their descendants and… Read More