What happened on Friday December 25, 1908?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1908:

• Isaac Newton's Birth Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists in history, is born in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire. His groundbreaking work in physics, mathematics, and astronomy would revolutionize scientific understanding.
• Historic Boxing Match: First Black Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson defeats Tommy Burns in a groundbreaking boxing match, becoming the first African American heavyweight champion of the world, challenging racial barriers in professional sports.
• Quentin Crisp's Birth Quentin Crisp, renowned English author, illustrator, and LGBTQ+ rights activist, is born in Manchester, England. He would later become an iconic figure in gay rights and cultural commentary.
• Richard Porson's Birth Richard Porson, a distinguished English classical scholar, is born. He would become renowned for his significant contributions to classical scholarship and textual criticism.
• Helen Twelvetrees Birth Helen Marie Jurgens Twelvetrees, an American actress known for her roles in films like 'State's Attorney' and 'Painted Desert', is born in Brooklyn, New York.
• Ernest L. Massad's Birth Ernest L. Massad, an American military general, is born. His military career would contribute to the United States' strategic developments.
• Jo-Jo Moore's Birth Jo-Jo Moore, an American baseball player, is born. He would become a notable figure in the early to mid-20th century baseball scene.

Events in 1908

December 25, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1908

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1908

December 25, 1908 was a Friday and it was the 360th day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1908 can also be written as 12/25/1908 in the US and as 25/12/1908 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1908 in December 1908 calendar

Famous people born on December 25, 1908:

• Quentin Crisp

  Iconic British gay writer and social provocateur who challenged societal norms through his flamboyant persona and groundbreaking memoir 'The...

• Zora Arkus-Duntov

  Belgian-American automobile engineer renowned for his significant contributions to the Chevrolet Corvette's development, often called the...

• Alton Delmore
• Herman Wold

Famous people born in 1908

Famous people born on December 25th

Famous people died on December 25, 1908:

• Victor Février

Famous people who died in 1908

Famous people who died on December 25th

December 25, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1908 was I'm Glad I'm Married by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Billy Murray - I'm Glad I'm Married
2. Bob Roberts - Don't Take Me Home
3. Peerless Quartet - Old Black Joe
4. Ernestine Schumann-Heink - Stille Nacht, Helige Nacht (Silent Night, Holy Night)
5. Will Oakland - When You and I Were Young, Maggie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th 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 25, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1908 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 1908 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 25, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:24 am and setting at 08:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Jan 06, 1909.

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Your place in the Universe on December 25, 1908

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Someone born on December 25, 1908 is:

116 years 4 months old,

or 1396 months and 19 days old,

or 6072 weeks and 5 days old,

or 42509 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1908?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1908?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 25, 1908.

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