What happened on Wednesday December 21, 1921?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1921:

• US Supreme Court Landmark Labor Rights Decision The United States Supreme Court made a significant ruling declaring labor injunctions and picketing unconstitutional, a pivotal moment in labor rights and workers' freedom of assembly.
• Alicia Alonso: Cuban Ballet Legend Born Alicia Ernestina de la Caridad del Cobre Martinez Hoya, a renowned Cuban ballerina, was born. She would become a world-famous dancer, choreographer, and director who significantly influenced international ballet, particularly in Cuba and Latin America.
• Vampira: Pioneering TV Horror Host Born Maila Nurmi, a Finnish-born actress who would become famous as Vampira, the first horror movie host on television, was born on this date. Her iconic gothic appearance and style significantly influenced pop culture and television entertainment.
• Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Groundbreaking Groundbreaking ceremonies commenced for the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a significant outdoor stadium that would be completed on May 1, 1923. This venue would become an iconic sports and event location in Southern California.
• James Tye: Safety Expert Born James Tye, a notable safety expert who would contribute to professional safety standards and practices, was born on this date.
• Meteorite Strikes Building in Beirut An unusual event occurred in Beirut, Syria, when a building was directly hit by a falling meteorite, a rare astronomical occurrence.

Events in 1921

December 21, 1921: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 21, 1921

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1921

December 21, 1921 was a Wednesday and it was the 355th day of the year 1921 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1921 can also be written as 12/21/1921 in the US and as 21/12/1921 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1921 in December 1921 calendar

Famous people born on December 21, 1921:

• Alica Alonso

  Legendary Cuban ballerina and choreographer who founded the Cuban National Ballet and was a global icon of dance.

• Augusto Monterroso

  Renowned Latin American writer known for his humorous and ironic short stories, a key figure in the Latin American literary 'boom' who...

• Joan Dickson

  Distinguished Scottish cellist who was a leading concert soloist and taught at prestigious music institutions like the Royal Scottish...

• Maila Nurmi

Famous people born in 1921

Famous people born on December 21st

Famous people died on December 21, 1921:

• Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback
• François-Marie-Anatole de Rovérié de Cabrières

Famous people who died in 1921

Famous people who died on December 21st

December 21, 1921: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1921 was Saturday by Nora Bayes, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

1. Nora Bayes - Saturday

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 1921: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1921 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 1921 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 1921 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 21, 1921 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:13 pm and setting at 12:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1921 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1922.

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Your place in the Universe on December 21, 1921

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Someone born on December 21, 1921 is:

103 years 4 months old,

or 1240 months and 23 days old,

or 5395 weeks

or 37765 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1921?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1921?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 21, 1921.

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