What happened on Tuesday December 14, 1909?

Here's what happened on December 14, 1909:

• Australian Capital Territory Land Transfer New South Wales Premier Charles Wade signed the Seat of Government Surrender Act 1909, formally completing the transfer of State land to the Commonwealth to create the Australian Capital Territory. This pivotal legislative act was a crucial step in establishing the national capital region and defining Australia's governmental infrastructure.
• Birth of Edward Tatum Edward Tatum, a prominent American geneticist who would later win the Nobel Prize, was born on this date. He would go on to make significant contributions to the field of genetics and molecular biology, ultimately receiving the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1958 for his work on gene regulation and biochemical genetics.
• Kenya's Southern Game Reserve Establishment The colonial government in British East Africa (now Kenya) established the Southern Game Reserve, marking an early conservation effort during the colonial period. This action represented an initial step in wildlife preservation in the region, predating more comprehensive environmental protection strategies.

Events in 1909

December 14, 1909: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 14, 1909

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 1909

December 14, 1909 was a Tuesday and it was the 348th day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1909 can also be written as 12/14/1909 in the US and as 14/12/1909 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1909 in December 1909 calendar

Famous people born on December 14, 1909:

• Edward L Tatum

  Renowned American molecular geneticist who won the Nobel Prize in 1958 for groundbreaking work in genetics.

Famous people born in 1909

Famous people born on December 14th

Famous people died on December 14, 1909:

• Agustín Querol

Famous people who died in 1909

Famous people who died on December 14th

December 14, 1909: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1909 was The Hat My Father Wore on St. Patrick's Day by Billy Murray & Haydn Quartet, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Billy Murray & Haydn Quartet - The Hat My Father Wore on St. Patrick's Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th 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 14, 1909: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1909 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 1909 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 1909 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 09:00 am and setting at 07:07 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 14, 1909

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Someone born on December 14, 1909 is:

115 years 4 months old,

or 1384 months and 29 days old,

or 6022 weeks

or 42154 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 1909?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1909?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 14, 1909.

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