Historical Events
The Politburo Five
8th Congress of the Russian Communist Party re-establishes a five-member Politburo which becomes the center of political power in the Soviet Union. Original members Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, Joseph Stalin, Lev Kamenev and Nikolai Krestinsky.
- Bashkir Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, designated as the first autonomous republic of Soviet Russia
Mussolini Forms Fascist Movement
Benito Mussolini forms Fascist group Fasci di Combattimento (Italian Fighting Bands) in Milan, Italy - later reorganized into National Fascist Party
Famous Birthdays
- Carl Graffunder, American mid-century modernist architect in Minnesota, born in Rock Island, Illinois (d. 2013)
- Michael Lyne, British Air Vice-Marshal (d. 1997)
About March 23, 1919
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
