What happened on Thursday December 24, 1914?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1914:

• World War I: The Christmas Truce On December 24, 1914, an extraordinary moment of humanity emerged during World War I. Soldiers from opposing sides—German and British troops—spontaneously ceased hostilities and met in 'no man's land' between their trenches. They exchanged gifts, sang carols, and even played impromptu football matches, demonstrating a profound sense of shared humanity amidst the brutal conflict.
• Gandhi Returns to India Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi returns to India from South Africa, marking a pivotal moment in the Indian independence movement. His experiences of racial discrimination and civil rights struggles in South Africa would profoundly shape his future nonviolent resistance strategies against British colonial rule.
• First Black African in French Parliament Blaise Diagne of Senegal becomes the first black African representative in the French parliament, a significant milestone in colonial-era political representation and African political engagement.
• First Stainless Steel Consumer Products The first everyday items made of stainless steel enter public circulation, marking a significant technological advancement in materials science and consumer manufacturing.
• China Declares Neutrality in World War I China officially declares its neutrality in World War I, reflecting the complex geopolitical dynamics of the early 20th century and China's emerging role in international politics.
• Development of Oxymorphone Oxymorphone, a powerful narcotic analgesic closely related to morphine, is first developed in Germany, contributing to advancements in pain management and pharmaceutical research.

Events in 1914

December 24, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1914

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1914

December 24, 1914 was a Thursday and it was the 358th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1914 can also be written as 12/24/1914 in the US and as 24/12/1914 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1914 in December 1914 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1914:

• Herbert Reinecker

  Herbert Reinecker was a German writer and journalist active during the Nazi era, known for his work in youth publications and propaganda...

Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1914:

• John Muir

  Scottish-american geologist, botanist, and author, founded sierra club (b. 1838).

• Julius Meinl
• Enrico Carlo Noë

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on December 24th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th 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 24, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1914 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 1914 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 24, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:45 am and setting at 12:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Jan 01, 1915.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 1914

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Someone born on December 24, 1914 is:

110 years 4 months old,

or 1324 months and 19 days old,

or 5759 weeks and 5 days old,

or 40318 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1914?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 24, 1914.

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