What happened on Friday December 10, 1909?

Here's what happened on December 10, 1909:

• First Female Nobel Prize in Literature Selma Lagerlöf became the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, marking a significant milestone for female writers and literary recognition. Her groundbreaking achievement paved the way for future women in the literary world.
• Kinemacolor: First Color Motion Picture Process Kinemacolor, the pioneering process for color motion pictures, was demonstrated at Madison Square Garden. This technological breakthrough would significantly impact the future of cinema and visual storytelling.
• Death of Red Cloud, Sioux Indian Chief Red Cloud, a prominent Oglala Lakota Sioux Chief who was a significant leader during the Native American resistance against westward expansion, passed away. Known for his strategic leadership in the Red Cloud's War (1866-1868) and his successful negotiations with the U.S. government, he was a pivotal figure in Native American history.
• Execution of Muslims Involved in Armenian Massacre Twenty-six Muslims were publicly executed in Constantinople for their involvement in the Adana massacre of Armenians on April 14, 1909. This event highlighted the ongoing tensions and judicial consequences of ethnic violence during this period.
• Establishment of University of Queensland The University of Queensland was officially established by an Act of State Parliament. In 1911, the university would commence its first academic year with 83 students beginning their classes in Brisbane, marking the start of a significant educational institution in Australia.
• First Canadian Football Game in the United States Preparations were underway for the first Canadian football game to be played in the United States, generating significant interest. The Hamilton Tigers would go on to defeat the Ottawa Rough Riders 11-6 on December 11, 1909, in New York City's Van Courtland Park, with an audience of 15,000 fans.

Events in 1909

December 10, 1909: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 10, 1909

Newspapers from Dec. 10, 1909

December 10, 1909 was a Friday and it was the 344th day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1909 can also be written as 12/10/1909 in the US and as 10/12/1909 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 1909 in December 1909 calendar

Famous people born on December 10, 1909:

• Hermes Pan

  Renowned Hollywood choreographer famous for his extensive collaboration with Fred Astaire, creating iconic dance sequences in numerous...

• Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

  Prominent American actor from a legendary Hollywood acting family, known for his roles in swashbuckling films and his significant...

Famous people born in 1909

Famous people born on December 10th

Famous people died on December 10, 1909:

• Red Cloud

  American tribal chief (of the oglala nation) (b. 1822).

• Nuvola Rossa
• Arsenio da Trigolo

Famous people who died in 1909

Famous people who died on December 10th

December 10, 1909: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 1909 was Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet by Haydn Quartet, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

1. Haydn Quartet - Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th 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 10, 1909: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 1909 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 10, 1909 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 1909 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 10, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 03:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 27, 1909 while the next full moon would come on Dec 26, 1909.

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Your place in the Universe on December 10, 1909

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Someone born on December 10, 1909 is:

115 years 5 months old,

or 1385 months and 4 days old,

or 6022 weeks and 5 days old,

or 42159 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 1909?

There are 210 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 10, 1909?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 10, 1909.

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