What happened on Thursday December 25, 1919?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1919:

• Keynes Publishes Influential Economic Analysis John Maynard Keynes releases his groundbreaking book 'The Economic Consequences of the Peace', which critically analyzes the economic implications of the Treaty of Versailles and its potential long-term global economic impacts.
• Labor Unrest in the United States Multiple significant labor strikes occur across the United States, including strikes by railroad workers, longshoremen, steel workers, and a general strike in Seattle, Washington, reflecting intense labor tensions in the post-World War I era.
• Hyperinflation in Germany Escalates Germany experiences severe economic instability as the Papiermark dramatically inflates, rising from 12 marks per US dollar in April to 47 marks per dollar by December, signaling the beginning of the country's devastating economic crisis.
• First North American Public Radio Station XWA (later CINW) in Montreal, Quebec, becomes the first public radio station in North America to broadcast, marking a significant milestone in mass communication technology.
• Female Suffrage in Germany and Luxembourg Germany and Luxembourg enact female suffrage, granting women the right to vote, a significant milestone in the global women's rights movement following World War I.
• Browning M1919 Machine Gun Design Finalized John Moses Browning completes the design for the M1919 .30 caliber medium machine gun, which quickly receives an official designation and begins production. This weapon would later be reconfigured into the M2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun, still in use today.
• First Automatic Book Published 'Les Champs Magnetiques' (The Magnetic Fields), an experimental literary work by André Breton and Philippe Soupault, is published. This book is considered a pioneering work in the Surrealist literary movement.
• Wilson Promises Philippine Independence US President Woodrow Wilson pledges eventual independence for the Philippines, though subsequent Republican administrations view this as a distant and uncertain goal.
• Revolutionary Rodeo Chute Design Earl W. Bascom and his father John W. Bascom innovate rodeo equipment by designing the first reverse-opening side-delivery bucking chute in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. This design becomes the world standard for rodeo equipment.
• International Astronomical Union Founded The International Astronomical Union is established in France, creating a global organization to promote and safeguard astronomical research and standards.
• Cliftonhill Stadium Opens in Coatbridge Cliftonhill Stadium, the home of Albion Rovers F.C., officially opens in Coatbridge, Scotland. In its inaugural match, the home team suffers a 2-0 defeat against St. Mirren.
• World League Against Alcoholism Established The Anti-Saloon League creates the World League Against Alcoholism, reflecting the ongoing temperance movement and social reform efforts of the early 20th century.
• Ham Gravy Comic Character Debuts The fictional character Ham Gravy makes his first appearance in the 'Thimble Theatre' Comics, later becoming a notable character in comic strip history.

Events in 1919

December 25, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1919

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1919

December 25, 1919 was a Thursday and it was the 359th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1919 can also be written as 12/25/1919 in the US and as 25/12/1919 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1919 in December 1919 calendar

Famous people born on December 25, 1919:

• Noele Gordon

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• Naushad Ali

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Famous people born in 1919

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December 25, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1919 was Christmas Time at Pumpkin Center by Cal Stewart & Ada Jones & Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Cal Stewart & Ada Jones & Peerless Quartet - Christmas Time at Pumpkin Center

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, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1919 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 1919 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, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 08:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1920.

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Your place in the Universe on December 25, 1919

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Someone born on December 25, 1919 is:

105 years 4 months old,

or 1264 months and 19 days old,

or 5498 weeks and 6 days old,

or 38492 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1919?

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, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 25, 1919.

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