What happened on Tuesday December 10, 1929?

About December 10th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: The prestigious Nobel Prizes were awarded across multiple disciplines, recognizing groundbreaking achievements in science, literature, and peace. Notable recipients included Louis de Broglie in Physics, Arthur Harden and Hans von Euler-Chelpin in Chemistry, Christiaan Eijkman and Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins in Physiology or Medicine, Thomas Mann in Literature, and Frank Billings Kellogg in Peace.
  • Day of the week: December 10th, 1929 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sally directed by John Francis Dillon

More about December 10th, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on December 10th, 1929.

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December 10, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 10, 1929:

  • 1929 Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony The prestigious Nobel Prizes were awarded across multiple disciplines, recognizing groundbreaking achievements in science, literature, and peace. Notable recipients included Louis de Broglie in Physics, Arthur Harden and Hans von Euler-Chelpin in Chemistry, Christiaan Eijkman and Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins in Physiology or Medicine, Thomas Mann in Literature, and Frank Billings Kellogg in Peace.
  • Donald Bradman's Remarkable Cricket Performance Australian cricket legend Donald Bradman demonstrated extraordinary batting prowess during a Test Cricket trial, scoring an impressive 225 runs in his second innings, following a strong 124 runs in the first innings. This performance highlighted Bradman's exceptional skill and foreshadowed his future status as one of cricket's greatest batsmen.
  • Tragic Pathé Film Studio Fire in New York A devastating fire erupted at the Pathé film studio during the production of *The Black and White Revue*, resulting in 11 fatalities. The blaze was triggered by a hot lamp igniting a velvet curtain, exposing critical safety deficiencies. The absence of sprinkler systems contributed to the tragedy, which subsequently prompted significant improvements in New York's fire safety regulations.

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December 10, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 10, 1929?


December 10, 1929 was a Tuesday and it was the 344th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 10, 1929 can also be written as 12/10/1929 in the US and as 10/12/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 10, 1929?


Famous people born on December 10, 1929:

  • Dan Blocker
    Dan Blocker

    Famous American actor best known for playing Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright in the iconic Western television series Bonanza, which ran from 1959 to...

  • John Cassavetes

    Pioneering independent filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter who significantly influenced American independent cinema with groundbreaking films...

  • Bob Hawke

    Prominent Australian politician who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1983 to 1991, known for his significant labor union and...

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December 10, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 10, 1929:

  • Harry Crosby

    American actor and first child of Bing Crosby and Kathryn Grant, known for his role in the horror film Friday the 13th.

  • Frederick Abberline
  • Luigi Ambrosini
  • Franz Rosenzweig

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December 10, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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December 10, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 10, 1929 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 1929 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, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 01:03 pm and setting at 01:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 17, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Dec 16, 1929.

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How old is someone born on December 10, 1929?


Someone born on December 10, 1929 is:

95 years 5 months old,

or 1145 months and 4 days old,

or 4979 weeks and 1 day old,

or 34854 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 1929?

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, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 10, 1929.

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