What happened on Friday December 09, 1921?

Here's what happened on December 09, 1921:

• Discovery of Tetraethyllead in Gasoline On December 9, 1921, scientists at General Motors laboratories made a groundbreaking discovery in automotive technology. Charles F. Kettering, Thomas Midgley Jr., and Thomas Boyd identified the significant anti-knocking properties of tetraethyllead (TEL) in gasoline. This discovery would revolutionize engine performance and fuel efficiency, becoming a critical advancement in automotive engineering that would influence fuel technology for decades to come.
• U.S. Navy Submarine S-48 Dramatic Rescue On December 9, 1921, the U.S. Navy submarine S-48 sank in Long Island Sound in a potentially catastrophic incident. Thanks to the quick thinking of a civilian mechanic, all 43 crew members were successfully rescued through an innovative rescue technique. The mechanic devised a plan to raise the submarine's bow above the water surface, allowing the trapped sailors to escape through a torpedo tube. This remarkable rescue demonstrated extraordinary problem-solving and teamwork under extreme maritime emergency conditions.

Events in 1921

December 09, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 09, 1921

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 1921

December 09, 1921 was a Friday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1921 can also be written as 12/9/1921 in the US and as 9/12/1921 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1921 in December 1921 calendar

Famous people died on December 09, 1921:

• Arthur Pearson

Famous people who died in 1921

Famous people who died on December 9th

December 09, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1921 was Auld Lang Syne by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Peerless Quartet - Auld Lang Syne
2. Isham Jones & His Orchestra - Wabash Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 09, 1921! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

December 09, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 1921 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 09, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 01:08 pm and setting at 02:12 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in December 1921

Your place in the Universe on December 09, 1921

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on December 09, 1921 is:

103 years 5 months old,

or 1241 months and 5 days old,

or 5396 weeks and 5 days old,

or 37777 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1921?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 9th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 09, 1921.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.