What happened on Sunday December 28, 1924?

About December 28th, 1924, in brief:

  • Historical events: Adolf Hitler is released from prison after serving only nine months of a five-year sentence for his role in the failed 'Beer Hall Putsch', a pivotal moment in his political trajectory.
  • Day of the week: December 28th, 1924 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: I Want to be Happy by Jan Garber & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Peter Pan directed by Herbert Brenon

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December 28, 1924: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 1924:

  • Hitler's Early Release from Prison Adolf Hitler is released from prison after serving only nine months of a five-year sentence for his role in the failed 'Beer Hall Putsch', a pivotal moment in his political trajectory.
  • Hubble's Galactic Systems Announcement Astronomer Edwin Hubble formally announces the existence of other galactic systems at the American Astronomical Society meeting, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.
  • Tragic School Fire in Oklahoma A devastating fire at a school in Babb's Switch, Oklahoma, results in the tragic loss of 36 lives, highlighting the importance of safety regulations.
  • Albania Becomes a Republic Following a coup led by Ahmed Zogoe, Albania transitions from a monarchy to a republic, marking a significant political transformation.
  • German Silent Film Classic Release F. W. Murnau's groundbreaking silent film 'The Last Laugh', starring Emil Jannings, is released, marking a significant moment in early cinema history.
  • US-Dominican Republic Treaty The United States signs a new treaty with the Dominican Republic, superseding the 1907 agreement and leading to the withdrawal of US Marines, ending the occupation.
  • Judy Garland's Debut Frances Gumm (later known as Judy Garland), at just 2½ years old, makes her show business debut as 'Baby Frances', marking the beginning of a legendary career.
  • Death of Leon Bakst Leon Bakst, renowned Russian artist and influential figure in the world of art and design, passes away at the age of 58.
  • Johnny Otis, Composer Milestone Johnny Otis (born Veliotes), a notable composer, recognized for his influential work 'Every Beat of My Heart', marks a significant moment in music history.
  • Richard Rodgers Theater Opens The iconic Richard Rodgers Theater opens at 226 W 46th Street in New York City, becoming a landmark in the Broadway theater district.
  • Babes Dye's Hockey Performance Babes Dye of the Toronto St Patricks scores an impressive 5 goals, leading his team to a decisive 10-2 victory against the Boston Bruins.
  • Philip Barry's Play Premiere Philip Barry's play 'The Youngest' makes its debut in New York City, contributing to the vibrant theatrical landscape of the 1920s.
  • First NCRV Radio Transmission The Netherlands experiences its first radio transmission by NCRV (Nederlandse Christelijke Radio Vereniging), signaling the growth of broadcasting technology.

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December 28, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 28, 1924?


December 28, 1924 was a Sunday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1924 can also be written as 12/28/1924 in the US and as 28/12/1924 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 28, 1924?


Famous people born on December 28, 1924:

  • Rod Serling in Syracuse

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  • Girma Wolde Giorgis

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December 28, 1924: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 1924:

  • Léon Bakst

    Russian painter and costume designer (b. 1866).

  • Marcel·lià Coquillat
  • Giuseppe Monticone
  • Eugène Mougin
  • Rosolino Orlando

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December 28, 1924: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 1924 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 28, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1924 was I Want to be Happy by Jan Garber & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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December 28, 1924: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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December 28, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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December 28, 1924: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 1924 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 1924 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 28, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:24 am and setting at 08:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1924 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 1925.

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How old is someone born on December 28, 1924?


Someone born on December 28, 1924 is:

100 years 4 months old,

or 1204 months and 13 days old,

or 5237 weeks

or 36659 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1924?

There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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