December 1924 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in December 1924.
The US president was Calvin Coolidge (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative), Pope Pius XI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on December 1924: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 1924?
Events
- 02 Dec 1924 British-German trade agreement signed.
- 05 Dec 1924 Hamilton Tigers' Red Green scores five goals to beat Toronto Maple Leafs 10-5.
- 07 Dec 1924 German election (Social Democrats win, National Socialists and Communists lose).
- 09 Dec 1924 Dutch and Hungary trade treaty signed.
- 10 Dec 1924 Willem Einthoven awarded Nobel Prize for medicine.
- 13 Dec 1924 KOA-AM in Denver CO begins radio transmissions
- 14 Dec 1924 Chiang Kai-shek occupies Hankou, China.
- 17 Dec 1924 First US diesel electric locomotive enters service, in Bronx, New York.
- 19 Dec 1924 The last Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is sold in London, England.
- 20 Dec 1924 Adolf Hitler freed from jail early
- 22 Dec 1924 Alvin Hall becomes director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
- 24 Dec 1924 1st radio transmission of NCRV in the Netherlands
- 30 Dec 1924 Edwin Hubble announces existence of other galactic systems
- 31 Dec 1924 Hubble announces existence of distant galaxies
- 01 Dec 1924 The National Hockey League's first United States-based franchise, the Boston Bruins, plays their first game in league play at home, at the still-extant Boston Arena indoor hockey facility.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in December 1924?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Isham Jones & His Orchestra - Some Other Day, Some Other Girl
- Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Song of Songs
- Vincent Lopez & His Orchestra - I Want to Be Happy
- Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Adoring You
- Ray Miller & His Orchestra - Somebody Loves Me
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
