Friday December 21, 1928: on this day

December 21, 1928 was the 356th day of the year 1928, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 21, 1928 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 21, 1928, who was born and died on December 21, 1928, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1928, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Blackbirds are Bluebirds Now by Ruth Etting), movies (e.g. The Spieler, directed by Tay Garnett), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1928 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 21, 1928?


December 21, 1928 was a Friday and it was the 356th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1928 can also be written as 12/21/1928 in the US and as 21/12/1928 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1928 in December 1928 calendar

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December 21, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 1928:

  • The u.s. congress approves the construction of boulder dam, later renamed hoover dam.
  • Drought leading to famine in china.
  • ''coca cola'' enters europe through the amsterdam olympics.
  • Eliot ness begins to lead the prohibition unit in chicago.
  • The old canaanite city of ugarit is rediscovered.
  • Turkey switches from the arabic to the latin-based modern turkish alphabet.
  • Frederick griffith conducts griffith's experiment, indirectly proving the existence of dna.
  • Margaret mead's influential cultural anthropology text ''coming of age in samoa'' is published in the u.s.
  • The first (and last) best title writing academy award is given.
  • The episcopal church in the united states of america ratifies a new revision of the book of common prayer.
  • W2xbs, rca's first television station, is established in new york city.
  • Australian farmer jack trott finds rhizanthella gardneri in his garden.
  • The first patent for the transistor principle is registered in germany to julius edgar lilienfeld.
  • Joseph stalin launches the first five-year plan.
  • 1928ndash1932 ndash the average nonfarm wage falls by 50% in the ussr.
  • Flint institute of arts opens

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December 21, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1928 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 21, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 21, 1928 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 1928 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, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 12:58 pm and setting at 02:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 27, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Dec 26, 1928.

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Who was born on December 21, 1928?


Famous people born on December 21, 1928:

  • Ed Nelson

    New orleans, louisiana -- actor ("peyton place," a long came a spider).

  • Michalis Kounelis

    Greek violinist (d. 1999).

  • Ed Nelson in New Orleans

    Louisiana, usa; actor ("peyton place", along came a spider).

  • Thomas Rajna

    Composer.

  • George Gately
  • Bruno Prevedi
  • Stig Sjölin
  • Marcello Svorenich
  • Ottavio Tazzi
  • Herb Scherer
  • Tom Kern
  • Gino Bocchino
  • Kei Satō
  • Felice Mondella
  • Edwin Stafford «Ed» Nelson

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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December 21, 1928: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 95 years 3 months old,

or 1143 months and 29 days old,

or 4974 weeks

or 34818 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 1928.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1928?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 21, 1928.

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December 21, 1928: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 1928:

  • Luigi Cadorna

    Italian fieldmarshal (wwii, caporetto) dies at the age of 78.

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Ebb Fitzgerald

    Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.

  • Jersee Fitzgerald

    Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...

  • Trason Fitzgerald

    Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...

  • Hadli Fitzgerald

    Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.

  • Garrell Fitzgerald

    Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Keiston Fitzgerald

    Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

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December 21, 1928: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 21, 1928:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 1928: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 1928 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 21, 1928: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1928 was My Blackbirds are Bluebirds Now by Ruth Etting, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 21, 1928: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1928 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Blackbirds are Bluebirds Now

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December 21, 1928: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 21, 1928 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Spieler

The Spieler

Release year: 1928

Directed by: Tay Garnett

Starring: Alan Hale, Clyde Cook, Renée Adorée, Fred Kohler

A Woman of Affairs

A Woman of Affairs

Release year: 1928

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Lewis Stone, Johnny Mack Brown

Country: United States of America

West of Zanzibar

West of Zanzibar

Release year: 1928

Directed by: Tod Browning

Starring: Lon Chaney, Lionel Barrymore, Mary Nolan, Warner Baxter

Country: United States of America

Storm Over Asia

Storm Over Asia

Release year: 1928

Directed by: Vsevolod Pudovkin

Starring: I. Inkizhinov, I. Dedintsev, Valéry Inkijinoff, Aleksandr Chistyakov

Country: United States of America

The Cavalier

The Cavalier

Release year: 1928

Directed by: Irvin Willat

Starring: Richard Talmadge, Barbara Bedford, Nora Cecil, David Torrence

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Who was the US President on December 21, 1928?

On December 21, 1928 the US President was Calvin Coolidge (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1928?

On December 21, 1928 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1928?

On December 21, 1928 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

Find out more about December 21st

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What happened in 1928?

1928 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Tri-City Rugby Football Union forms consisting of Moose Jaw, Regina andWinnipeg
  • Bradman scores 134 not out (225 mins, 13 fours) NSW vs. Vic
  • Bunion Run race from LA to NYC begins

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What was the calendar for December 1928?

December 1928 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1928 calendar looked like.

Friday December 21, 1928