What happened on Thursday December 24, 1931?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1931:

• Unemployed Riots in Paris During Great Depression On December 24, 1931, amid the economic hardships of the Great Depression, several hundred unemployed workers staged a violent protest in a Montmartre café in Paris. The rioters, driven by desperation and hunger, invaded the establishment and caused significant property damage, injuring twenty people while shouting demands for 'work and bread'. This incident highlighted the severe social tensions and economic distress prevalent in France during this challenging period.
• Immigrant Workers' Christmas Tradition at Rockefeller Center On Christmas Eve 1931, Italian immigrant laborers working at Rockefeller Center demonstrated remarkable community spirit by collectively purchasing a 20-foot balsam fir Christmas tree. Despite their challenging economic circumstances, these workers pooled their limited resources and involved their families in decorating the tree with handmade garlands, creating a touching symbol of hope and solidarity during the Great Depression.

Events in 1931

December 24, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1931

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1931

December 24, 1931 was a Thursday and it was the 358th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1931 can also be written as 12/24/1931 in the US and as 24/12/1931 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1931 in December 1931 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1931:

• Mauricio Kagel

  Renowned Argentinian avant-garde composer and multimedia artist who significantly influenced contemporary classical and experimental music...

Famous people born in 1931

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1931:

• Flying Hawk

  American warrior, educator and historian (b. 1854).

• Carlo Fornasini

  Micropalaeontologist (b. 1854).

• Marie Luise Gothein
• Enrichetta del Liechtenstein
• Elias Boutros Hoayek
• Domenico Guerello

Famous people who died in 1931

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 1931: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1931 was Home by Peter Van Steeden & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Peter Van Steeden & His Orchestra - Home

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, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1931 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 1931 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, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:59 pm and setting at 08:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1932.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 1931

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Someone born on December 24, 1931 is:

93 years 3 months old,

or 1119 months and 30 days old,

or 4869 weeks and 6 days old,

or 34089 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1931?

There are 245 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, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 24, 1931.

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