What happened on Saturday December 31, 1904?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1904:

• Heartland Theory Presentation Halford Mackinder presents his groundbreaking paper 'The Geographical Pivot of History' to the Royal Geographical Society of London, formulating the Heartland Theory. This work is considered foundational in the academic field of geopolitics, influencing international relations and strategic thinking for decades to come.
• First Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration The inaugural New Year's Eve celebration is held in Longacre Square, which would later become the iconic Times Square in New York City. This event marks the beginning of what would become one of the most famous annual celebrations in the United States, drawing millions of people and global media attention.
• Bethune-Cookman University Establishment The Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls is founded by Mary McLeod Bethune, which would later become Bethune-Cookman University. This institution played a crucial role in providing higher education opportunities for African American women during the early 20th century.
• Stuyvesant High School Founding Stuyvesant High School is established in New York City, which would go on to become one of the most prestigious and competitive public high schools in the United States, known for its rigorous academic programs in science and mathematics.
• First Medical Research on Alcohol and Heart Health Researchers begin the first scientific investigation into the relationship between alcohol consumption and heart attacks, laying the groundwork for future medical understanding of cardiovascular health.
• London Football Stadium Openings Two notable football stadiums, Loftus Road and Griffin Park, open in London, contributing to the city's rich sporting infrastructure and football culture.
• East Boston Tunnel Opening The East Boston Tunnel opens for streetcar transportation, representing an important infrastructure development in early 20th-century urban transit systems.

Events in 1904

December 31, 1904: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1904

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1904

December 31, 1904 was a Saturday and it was the 366th day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1904 can also be written as 12/31/1904 in the US and as 31/12/1904 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1904 in December 1904 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1904:

• Umm Kulthum

  Legendary Egyptian singer, actress, and cultural icon who profoundly influenced Arabic music and was considered the 'Star of the East'...

• Nathan Milstein in Odessa

  Renowned Ukrainian-born classical violinist who was a major international concert performer, known for his exceptional technical precision...

• Chuck Gardiner

  Canadian hockey goaltender who played for the Chicago Black Hawks and won the Vezina Trophy, known for his exceptional skills during the...

Famous people born in 1904

Famous people born on December 31st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1904: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1904 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1904 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 1904 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 31, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 01:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 1905.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1904

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Someone born on December 31, 1904 is:

120 years 3 months old,

or 1443 months and 23 days old,

or 6277 weeks and 4 days old,

or 43943 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1904?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1904?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 31, 1904.

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