What happened on Friday December 19, 1924?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1924:

• Fritz Haarmann Sentenced to Death German serial killer Fritz Haarmann was sentenced to death for a series of horrific murders, bringing an end to a reign of terror that shocked the city of Hanover and Germany.
• Babbs School Christmas Fire Tragedy A horrific flash fire during a Christmas celebration in a one-room schoolhouse in Babbs, Oklahoma, claimed the lives of 36 people, mostly young children, in a devastating incident that shocked the community.
• Final Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Sale The last Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost automobile was sold in London, marking the end of production for this iconic luxury vehicle model that represented automotive engineering excellence of its era.
• Albania Becomes a Republic Albania transitioned to a republican form of government, marking a significant political transformation in the Balkan region and signaling changes in its national governance structure.
• Bill Ponsford's Test Cricket Debut Bill Ponsford made his Test Cricket debut for Australia, impressively scoring 110 runs in his first innings, establishing himself as a significant batting talent.
• Croydon Air Field Tragedy A devastating air crash at Croydon Air Field in London resulted in the deaths of 8 individuals, highlighting the risks and challenges of early commercial aviation.

Events in 1924

December 19, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1924

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1924

December 19, 1924 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1924 can also be written as 12/19/1924 in the US and as 19/12/1924 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1924 in December 1924 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1924:

• Cicely Tyson

  Cicely Tyson was a groundbreaking African American actress who made significant contributions to film, television, and theater, breaking...

• Michel Tournier

  Michel Tournier was a renowned French novelist and writer, known for his philosophical and imaginative works that significantly contributed...

• Doug Harvey

  Doug Harvey was a notable Canadian ice hockey player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport during his career.

• Alberto Lupo

  Alberto Lupo was a prominent Italian actor in television and theater, whose career was tragically interrupted by a serious brain tumor in...

• Pierre Kalck

Famous people born in 1924

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1924:

• Luis Emilio Recabarren

Famous people who died in 1924

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1924 was Doodle-Doo-Doo by Eddie Cantor, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Eddie Cantor - Doodle-Doo-Doo
2. Paul Specht & His Hotel Alamac Orchestra - Bagdad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th 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 19, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1924 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:31 pm and setting at 12:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1924 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 1925.

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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1924

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Someone born on December 19, 1924 is:

100 years 4 months old,

or 1204 months and 25 days old,

or 5238 weeks and 5 days old,

or 36671 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1924?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1924?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 19, 1924.

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