What happened on Friday October 10, 1924?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1924:

• Australia Introduces Compulsory Voting Australia passes the Commonwealth Electoral (Compulsory Voting) Act 1924, introduced by Tasmanian Nationalist senator Herbert Payne, making federal election voting mandatory and pioneering a unique democratic practice.
• Ibn Saud Captures Mecca Ibn Saud of the Nejd region successfully captures Mecca, a pivotal moment in the unification of Saudi Arabia and a significant milestone in the Arabian Peninsula's geopolitical transformation.
• Washington Senators Win World Series The Washington Senators clinch their first World Series championship, defeating the New York Giants in a thrilling seven-game series, marking a historic moment in Major League Baseball.
• Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity Founded The Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity is established at Loyola University's Lake Shore Campus in Chicago, expanding the network of collegiate social and professional organizations.

Events in 1924

October 10, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 10, 1924

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1924

October 10, 1924 was a Friday and it was the 284th day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 10, 1924 can also be written as 10/10/1924 in the US and as 10/10/1924 in UK and Europe.

October 10, 1924 in October 1924 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1924:

• Ludmilla Tchérina

  Renowned French ballerina, choreographer, and actress who had a distinguished career in performing arts during the mid-20th century.

• James Clavell

  Acclaimed Australian-American novelist and screenwriter famous for epic historical novels set in Asia, including 'Shogun', which became a...

• Ed Wood

  Cult filmmaker known for low-budget science fiction and horror movies, later celebrated as a unique and eccentric figure in cinema history.

• Evelyne Sullerot

  Prominent French feminist scholar and activist who made significant contributions to women's rights and social studies.

• Bryce Poe II
• Mary Berg
• Balbir Singh Sr.

Famous people born in 1924

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1924:

• József Dobos

Famous people who died in 1924

Famous people who died on October 10th

October 10, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1924 was I Wonder What's Become of Sally by Van & Schenck, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

1. Van & Schenck - I Wonder What's Become of Sally
2. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Pale Moon

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 10, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1924 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 1924 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 October 10, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:38 pm and setting at 04:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 13, 1924 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 1924.

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Your place in the Universe on October 10, 1924

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Someone born on October 10, 1924 is:

100 years 6 months old,

or 1206 months and 25 days old,

or 5247 weeks and 3 days old,

or 36732 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1924?

There are 158 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1924?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 10, 1924.

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