What happened on Sunday December 23, 1923?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1923:

• First National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony The inaugural national Christmas tree ceremony took place on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., with President Calvin Coolidge officially lighting the tree by pressing a button to illuminate 2,500 electric bulbs. This event marked the beginning of a cherished national holiday tradition that would continue for decades to come, symbolizing unity and festive spirit during the holiday season.
• James Stockdale: Military Leader and Political Candidate James Stockdale, a distinguished U.S. Navy admiral known for his heroic service during the Vietnam War, later became Ross Perot's running mate in the 1992 presidential election as the Vice Presidential candidate. Stockdale was a notable military figure recognized for his resilience and leadership during his time as a prisoner of war.
• Carl Mays Baseball Trade New York Yankees pitcher Carl Mays was sold to the Cincinnati Reds for $85,000, representing a significant player transaction in Major League Baseball during the 1920s. This trade highlighted the evolving economic dynamics of professional baseball during the early 20th century.

Events in 1923

December 23, 1923: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1923

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1923

December 23, 1923 was a Sunday and it was the 357th day of the year 1923 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1923 can also be written as 12/23/1923 in the US and as 23/12/1923 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1923 in December 1923 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1923:

• James Stockdale

  Renowned American naval aviator and Medal of Honor recipient who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam and later became a respected military...

• Bob Barker in Darrington

  Legendary American television game show host, best known for hosting The Price is Right.

• Leonard Stern in New York City

  Television producer and writer known for The Phil Silvers Show and Get Smart.

• Richard A. Teague

Famous people born in 1923

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1923:

• Amir ul-Mulk

Famous people who died in 1923

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 1923: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1923 was My Sweetie Went Away by Billy Murray & Ed Smalle, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. Billy Murray & Ed Smalle - My Sweetie Went Away

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, 1923: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1923 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1923 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 1923 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, 1923 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:14 pm and setting at 08:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1923 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 1924.

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Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1923

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Someone born on December 23, 1923 is:

101 years 4 months old,

or 1216 months and 21 days old,

or 5290 weeks and 3 days old,

or 37033 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1923?

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, 1923?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 23, 1923.

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