What happened on Friday January 10, 1908?

Here's what happened on January 10, 1908:

• First United Nations General Assembly The inaugural meeting of the United Nations General Assembly convened in London, with representatives from 51 countries, signaling a new era of international cooperation and diplomacy in the post-World War II world.
• Establishment of the League of Nations The League of Nations was officially established with an ambitious mission to prevent future wars, resolve international disputes, and reduce global armaments in the aftermath of World War I. Though ultimately unsuccessful in preventing World War II, it laid groundwork for future international diplomatic organizations.
• Arthur Griffith Elected President of Irish Free State Arthur Griffith was elected as the first president of the newly formed Irish Free State, marking a significant milestone in Ireland's journey towards independence and self-governance following years of British colonial rule.
• First Flight of the Flying Boat Glenn Curtiss, a pioneering aviation engineer, successfully conducted the first flight of the flying boat airplane at Hammondsport, New York. This innovative aircraft design would significantly impact maritime and aerial transportation technology.
• Birth of Paul Henreid Paul Henreid, an Austrian-born American actor known for his iconic roles in films like 'Casablanca' and 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse', was born in Trieste, Austria-Hungary (now part of Italy).

Events in 1908

January 10, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 10, 1908

Newspapers from Jan. 10, 1908

January 10, 1908 was a Friday and it was the 10th day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 10, 1908 can also be written as 1/10/1908 in the US and as 10/1/1908 in UK and Europe.

January 10, 1908 in January 1908 calendar

Famous people born on January 10, 1908:

• Bernard Lee

  Renowned British actor famous for playing 'M' in multiple James Bond films during the Sean Connery and Roger Moore eras, a quintessential...

• Paul Henreid

  Prominent Austrian-American actor and director known for classic films like 'Casablanca' and 'Now, Voyager', who successfully transitioned...

Famous people born in 1908

Famous people born on January 10th

January 10, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 10, 1908 was Make Believe by Ada Jones & Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Ada Jones & Billy Murray - Make Believe

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 10th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 10, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 10, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 10, 1908 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 10, 1908 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 January 10, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 11:54 am and setting at 12:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1907 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1908.

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Your place in the Universe on January 10, 1908

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Someone born on January 10, 1908 is:

117 years 4 months old,

or 1408 months and 4 days old,

or 6122 weeks and 5 days old,

or 42859 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 10, 1908?

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 10, 1908?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 10, 1908.

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