What happened on Friday December 25, 1931?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1931:

• Admiral Nimitz at Pearl Harbor Admiral Chester W. Nimitz arrives at Pearl Harbor to assume command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, a pivotal moment in naval leadership during the pre-World War II era.
• Christmas Truces on Western Front A series of unofficial Christmas truces occur across the Western Front, demonstrating moments of humanity and shared camaraderie amid the tensions of military conflict.
• Kilvenmani Massacre In a tragic incident of social violence, 44 Dalits (untouchables) are burnt to death in Kizhavenmani village, Tamil Nadu, as a brutal retaliation against laborers campaigning for higher wages.
• Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcast The New York Metropolitan Opera makes history by broadcasting an entire opera over radio, marking a significant milestone in music and media technology.
• Discovery of Christmas Island Captain William Mynors of the English East India Company vessel Royal Mary discovers and names Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, expanding European maritime knowledge.
• Eggnog Riot Concludes The Eggnog Riot at the United States Military Academy concludes after a night of disruption, highlighting tensions and discipline challenges within military educational institutions.
• Cricket Batting Achievement Albert Lonergan scores an impressive 137 runs in a match between South Africa and Queensland in Adelaide, playing in front of 5,697 spectators.
• Cricket Performance Leslie Fleetwood-Smith achieves an exceptional bowling performance, taking 5 wickets for 69 runs in a match between Victoria and Tasmania in Hobart.

Events in 1931

December 25, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1931

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1931

December 25, 1931 was a Friday and it was the 359th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1931 can also be written as 12/25/1931 in the US and as 25/12/1931 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1931 in December 1931 calendar

December 25, 1931: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 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 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, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1931 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 25, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:02 pm and setting at 09:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1932.

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Your place in the Universe on December 25, 1931

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Someone born on December 25, 1931 is:

93 years 3 months old,

or 1119 months and 29 days old,

or 4869 weeks and 5 days old,

or 34088 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1931?

There are 246 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, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 25, 1931.

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