What happened on Friday December 25, 1931?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1931:

• Eggnog Riot Concludes The Eggnog Riot, which began on Christmas Eve in 1826 at the United States Military Academy at West Point, concluded on December 25, 1931. This incident involved cadets consuming eggnog spiked with alcohol, leading to a riot and subsequent disciplinary actions. It remains a notable event in military history. source: nytimes.com
• Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcast The Metropolitan Opera presented its first radio broadcast on Christmas Day in 1931, marking a significant moment in the history of opera and broadcasting. This event allowed a wider audience to experience opera performances, which were previously limited to theatergoers. The broadcast featured a selection of popular arias and was a pioneering effort in bringing opera to the masses. source: metopera.org
• Discovery of Christmas Island On December 25, 1931, the British ship 'HMS Pandora' discovered Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. This island is known for its unique biodiversity and was later annexed by Australia. The discovery contributed to the understanding of the region's geography and ecology. source: britannica.com
• 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?

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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:

94 years 4 months old,

or 1132 months and 29 days old,

or 4926 weeks and 2 days old,

or 34484 days old,

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

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 25th 2026.

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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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