What happened on Saturday December 23, 1922?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1922:

• BBC Radio Launches Daily News Broadcasts The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) initiated its first daily radio news broadcasts, marking a revolutionary moment in mass media communication. This development would fundamentally transform how people consumed information, bringing real-time news directly into homes across the United Kingdom.
• Pope Pius XI's Encyclical for Global Peace Pope Pius XI issued the encyclical 'Ubi arcano' (Where God is Secretly Present), making a profound plea for international peace and reconciliation in the aftermath of World War I. The document emphasized the importance of Christian principles in resolving global conflicts and promoting mutual understanding between nations.
• BBC Broadcasts First British Radio Play The BBC made broadcasting history by airing its inaugural British radio play, 'The Truth about Father Christmas'. This milestone represented a significant step in developing dramatic entertainment through the emerging medium of radio, showcasing the potential for storytelling beyond traditional theatrical venues.

Events in 1922

December 23, 1922: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1922

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1922

December 23, 1922 was a Saturday and it was the 357th day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1922 can also be written as 12/23/1922 in the US and as 23/12/1922 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1922 in December 1922 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1922:

• Micheline Ostermeyer

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Famous people born in 1922

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1922:

• Karl Heinrich Barth
• Rikitaro Fujisawa

Famous people who died in 1922

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 1922: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1922 was All Over Nothing at All by Billy Murray & Aileen Stanley, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

1. Billy Murray & Aileen Stanley - All Over Nothing at All

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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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 23, 1922: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1922 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1922 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 1922 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 23, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:37 am and setting at 10:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1923.

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1922

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Someone born on December 23, 1922 is:

102 years 4 months old,

or 1228 months and 21 days old,

or 5342 weeks and 4 days old,

or 37398 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1922?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1922?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 23, 1922.

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