What happened on Monday December 10, 1928?

Here's what happened on December 10, 1928:

• 1928 Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony The 1928 Nobel Prizes were awarded on December 10, 1928, recognizing outstanding achievements across multiple disciplines. Recipients included Owen Richardson (Physics), Adolf Windhaus (Chemistry), Charles Nicolle (Medicine), and Sigrid Undset (Literature). Notably, the Peace Prize was not awarded that year, reflecting the complex global political landscape of the time.
• Hollywood Sign First Illumination The iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California, was illuminated for the first time on December 10, 1928, marking a symbolic moment in the entertainment industry's history. This event signaled the growing prominence of Hollywood as the center of the American film industry, transforming a simple advertising billboard into a global cultural landmark.
• First US Commercial Uranium Mines Open The first commercial uranium mines in the United States began operations near Moab, Utah, on December 10, 1928. This milestone represented an early stage of the country's nuclear resource development, laying groundwork for future energy and technological advancements in the atomic age.

Events in 1928

December 10, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 10, 1928

Newspapers from Dec. 10, 1928

December 10, 1928 was a Monday and it was the 345th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1928 can also be written as 12/10/1928 in the US and as 10/12/1928 in UK and Europe.

December 10, 1928 in December 1928 calendar

Famous people born on December 10, 1928:

• Barbara Nichols

  American actress known for her roles in 'Pajama Game' and 'The Loved One', who passed away at a relatively young age of 46.

• Dan Blocker

  Beloved American actor best known for playing Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright in the iconic western TV series 'Bonanza', who tragically died at 43...

• Hélène Martin

  French singer-songwriter who specialized in poetic musical interpretations, contributing significantly to the French musical landscape.

• John Colicos

  Prominent Canadian actor known for supporting roles in films like 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' and as a recurring character in Star Trek...

Famous people born in 1928

Famous people born on December 10th

Famous people died on December 10, 1928:

• Charles Rennie Mackintosh

  A Scottish architect, designer, and artist who was a leading proponent of the Arts and Crafts movement and Art Nouveau.

Famous people who died in 1928

Famous people who died on December 10th

December 10, 1928: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 1928 was You're the Cream in My Coffee by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Ben Selvin & His Orchestra - You're the Cream in My Coffee
2. Frank Crumit - A Gay Caballero

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, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 10, 1928 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 1928 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, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:40 am and setting at 04:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 27, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Dec 26, 1928.

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Your place in the Universe on December 10, 1928

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Someone born on December 10, 1928 is:

96 years 5 months old,

or 1157 months and 4 days old,

or 5031 weeks and 2 days old,

or 35219 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 1928?

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, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 10, 1928.

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