What happened on Tuesday December 17, 1935?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1935:

• First Flight of the Douglas DC-3 Airplane The Douglas DC-3, a groundbreaking transport aircraft, made its inaugural flight on December 17, 1935. This revolutionary aircraft would go on to become one of the most significant and influential planes in aviation history. Over 16,000 units were ultimately produced, making it the most-produced aircraft of its era. The DC-3 dramatically transformed air transportation during the 1930s and 1940s, setting new standards for commercial and military aviation.
• British Foreign Secretary Resignation Samuel Hoare resigned as British foreign secretary on December 17, 1935, and was replaced by Anthony Eden. This leadership change occurred during a complex period of international diplomacy, with rising tensions in Europe and challenges in British foreign policy.
• Founding of Lanka Sama Samaja Party The Lanka Sama Samaja Party, a significant socialist political party in Sri Lanka, was founded on December 17, 1935. This event marked an important moment in the country's political development and the emergence of socialist ideology in Sri Lankan politics.
• Cal Ripken Sr. Birth Cal Ripken Sr., who would later become a notable baseball manager for the Baltimore Orioles, was born on December 17, 1935. He would go on to have a significant impact on baseball, particularly through his work with the Orioles organization.

Events in 1935

December 17, 1935: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1935

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1935

December 17, 1935 was a Tuesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1935 can also be written as 12/17/1935 in the US and as 17/12/1935 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1935 in December 1935 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1935:

• Cal Ripken Sr.

  Legendary baseball figure known for his significant contributions to the sport as a player, coach, and manager, and father of Cal Ripken Jr.

Famous people born in 1935

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1935:

• Lizette Woodworth Reese

  American poet (b. 1856).

• Juan Vicente Gómez
• Alf Svensén
• Giovanni Emanuele Elia

Famous people who died in 1935

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 1935: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1935 was Stop, Look, and Listen by Joe Venuti & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Joe Venuti & His Orchestra - Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Helen Ward) - Eeny Meeny Miney Mo
3. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - The Music Goes Round and Round
4. Bing Crosby - Silent Night
5. Hal Kemp & His Orchestra - With All My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1935: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1935 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1935 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 1935 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 17, 1935 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:15 pm and setting at 11:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1935 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1936.

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1935

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Someone born on December 17, 1935 is:

89 years 4 months old,

or 1072 months and 26 days old,

or 4665 weeks

or 32655 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1935?

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1935?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 17, 1935.

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