What happened on Wednesday December 06, 1922?

Here's what happened on December 06, 1922:

• Establishment of the Irish Free State On December 6, 1922, the Irish Free State was officially established, marking a significant milestone in Irish history. George V became the monarch of the new state, with Tim Healy appointed as the first Governor-General and W. T. Cosgrave becoming the President of the Executive Council. This event followed the Anglo-Irish Treaty and represented a crucial step in Ireland's journey towards self-governance.
• First Commercial Electric Power Line in the United States On December 6, 1922, Utica, New York, became the site of the first commercial electric power line carrier in the United States. This technological advancement represented a significant step in the electrification of America, paving the way for widespread electricity distribution.
• Tsarev Meteorite Fall in Russia A remarkable meteorite event occurred in Tsarev, Russia, on December 6, 1922. The meteorite shower dispersed over an area of 65 square kilometers, with an estimated total mass of 1,300 kg. Researchers recovered 80 meteorites at the site, with individual specimens ranging from 50 grams to an impressive 284 kg, providing valuable scientific data for meteorite studies.

Events in 1922

December 06, 1922: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 06, 1922

Newspapers from Dec. 06, 1922

December 06, 1922 was a Wednesday and it was the 340th day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1922 can also be written as 12/6/1922 in the US and as 6/12/1922 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 1922 in December 1922 calendar

Famous people born on December 06, 1922:

• Benjamin A. Gilman

  American politician who served in Congress, representing New York's 20th congressional district from 1973 to 2003.

• John Brunt

  British military hero awarded the Victoria Cross for exceptional bravery during World War II, killed in action in 1944.

• Guy Thys

  Renowned Belgian footballer who became a successful coach and national team manager, significantly contributing to Belgian football history.

• Ben Gilman

Famous people born in 1922

Famous people born on December 6th

December 06, 1922: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1922 was Good Mornin' by Nora Bayes, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Nora Bayes - Good Mornin'
2. Isham Jones & His Orchestra - Say it While Dancing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 06, 1922: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1922 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 06, 1922 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 1922 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 06, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 06:52 pm and setting at 09:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1923.

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Your place in the Universe on December 06, 1922

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Someone born on December 06, 1922 is:

102 years 4 months old,

or 1228 months and 17 days old,

or 5342 weeks

or 37394 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 1922?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1922?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 06, 1922.

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