What happened on Sunday August 10, 1924?

Here's what happened on August 10, 1924:

• Soviet slush fund discovery On August 10, 1924, a significant discovery regarding a Soviet slush fund was made, revealing financial irregularities within the Soviet government. This event highlighted issues of corruption and mismanagement in the early Soviet state. source: britannica.com
• Thurman tornado tragedy The Thurman tornado tragedy struck on August 10, 1924, causing significant destruction and loss of life. This natural disaster highlighted the need for improved weather forecasting and disaster preparedness. source: weather.gov
• Canton Merchants' Corps uprising The Canton Merchants' Corps uprising occurred on August 10, 1924, as a response to political tensions in China. This uprising was part of a larger movement against foreign influence and local governance issues. source: britannica.com

Events in 1924

August 10, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 10, 1924 was a Sunday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1924 can also be written as 8/10/1924 in the US and as 10/8/1924 in UK and Europe.

August 10, 1924 in August 1924 calendar

Famous people born on August 10, 1924:

• Martha Hyer

  Martha Hyer was an American actress best known for her roles in classic Hollywood films during the 1950s and 1960s. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Some Came Running' (1958). Renowned for her talent and elegance, Hyer appeared in a variety of genres, from drama to comedy. [bio]

• Jean-François Lyotard

  Jean-François Lyotard was a prominent French philosopher and literary theorist celebrated for his influential role in the development of post-structuralism and postmodern philosophy. His seminal work, 'The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge,' profoundly shaped contemporary thought, especially surrounding the legitimacy of knowledge and narratives in postmodern societies. [bio]

Famous people born in 1924

Famous people born on August 10th

Famous people died on August 10, 1924:

• John James Stevenson

Famous people who died in 1924

Famous people who died on August 10th

August 10, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1924 was What'll I Do? by Lewis James, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Lewis James - What'll I Do?
2. Vincent Lopez & His Orchestra - What'll I Do?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 10, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 10, 1924 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 August 10, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 04:22 pm and setting at 02:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 1924 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1924.

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Your place in the Universe on August 10, 1924

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Someone born on August 10, 1924 is:

101 years 9 months old,

or 1221 months and 15 days old,

or 5311 weeks and 1 day old,

or 37178 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 1924?

There are 77 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1924?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 10, 1924.

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