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How many years ago was 1923?

1923 was 101 years ago.

101 years have passed between December 7th, 1923, and December 7th, 2024. It was 36,891 days ago.

How long ago was 1923?

To put into perspective how long ago 1923 was:

  • The vast majority of people born in 1923 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 four 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 150 inches since 1923.
  • There have been roughly 5,252 weekends since then.
  • Joan Crawford was not a famous name.
  • Alcohol was illegal in the United States due to prohibition.
  • Women were not allowed to vote in the United Kingdom.
  • Ireland had recently gained its independence from the United Kingdom.
  • The Earth has travelled 455 billion miles through space since 1923.
  • 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 1923.
  • Vladimir Lenin was still alive.
  • Aerosol spray cans didn't exist.
  • Sunglasses weren't a thing yet.
  • Most cars did not have radios.

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