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How many years ago was 1921?

1921 was 103 years ago.

103 years have passed between December 7th, 1921, and December 7th, 2024. It was 37,621 days ago.

How long ago was 1921?

To put into perspective how long ago 1921 was:

  • The vast majority of people born in 1921 have passed away.
  • Ten decades have passed since then.
  • Television did not exist at the time. Back then, radio was the medium of choice.
  • The First World War had only ended two years previously.
  • Many families in the United States didn't have electricity yet.
  • The Moon is moving away from Earth at roughly 1.49 inches per year. That means that it has moved away by about 153 inches since 1921.
  • There have been roughly 5,356 weekends since then.
  • Alcohol was illegal in the United States due to prohibition.
  • Women were not allowed to vote in the United Kingdom.
  • Ireland was still a part of the United Kingdom.
  • The Earth has travelled 464 billion miles through space since 1921.
  • People were using rotary phones.
  • Kitchens did not have toasters.
  • Sliced bread wasn't the norm.
  • Due to the expansion of the Atlantic Ocean, the distance between the United States and Europe has grown 3 meters since 1921.
  • Vladimir Lenin was still alive.
  • The Russian Revolution was taking place.
  • Aerosol spray cans didn't exist.
  • Sunglasses weren't a thing yet.
  • Most cars did not have radios.

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