What happened on Thursday December 08, 1921?

About December 8th, 1921, in brief:

  • Historical events: A significant labor dispute escalated into widespread violence in Chicago, involving an estimated 360,000 people during a meatpackers' strike. The riot resulted in nine people being shot, with one fatality, and violence spreading to other Midwestern cities like Omaha, Nebraska, and South St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • Day of the week: December 8th, 1921 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Auld Lang Syne by Peerless Quartet
  • Popular movie: The Sea Lion directed by Rowland V. Lee

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December 08, 1921: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1921:

  • Massive Labor Riot in Chicago A significant labor dispute escalated into widespread violence in Chicago, involving an estimated 360,000 people during a meatpackers' strike. The riot resulted in nine people being shot, with one fatality, and violence spreading to other Midwestern cities like Omaha, Nebraska, and South St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • Eamon de Valera Repudiates Anglo-Irish Treaty Irish republican leader Eamon de Valera publicly rejected the Anglo-Irish Treaty, signaling significant political tension in the Irish independence movement. His stance challenged the negotiated settlement between Ireland and Britain, potentially threatening the fragile peace process.
  • U.S. Army Capital Punishment Report A U.S. Senate subcommittee revealed that during World War One, despite numerous death sentences, only 11 servicemen were actually executed, providing insight into military judicial practices of the era.
  • Johnny Otis Birth Johnny Otis, a prominent California R&B talent scout known for his influential work in music, was born. He would later become significant in discovering and promoting rhythm and blues artists.

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December 08, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 08, 1921?


December 08, 1921 was a Thursday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1921 can also be written as 12/8/1921 in the US and as 8/12/1921 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1921 in December 1921 calendar

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December 08, 1921: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1921 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 08, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1921 was Auld Lang Syne by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

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  2. - Wabash Blues youtube
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December 08, 1921: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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December 08, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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December 08, 1921: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1921 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 1921 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 08, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 12:38 pm and setting at 01:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1921 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1921.

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How old is someone born on December 08, 1921?


Someone born on December 08, 1921 is:

103 years 4 months old,

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or 37757 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1921?

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