What happened December 1937?
What happened December 1937?
On the morning of December 13, 1937, four divisions of the Japanese army and two navy fleets on the Yangtze River invaded Nanjing. The capital city now became one of the largest cities under the Japanese Central China Area Army (CCAA). On the morning of the 13th approximately 500,000 Chinese still remained.
What is special about December 24th?
Christmas Eve is on December 24 and marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve. Many churches mark the end of Advent with midnight church services. During modern times, it is popularly celebrated on the night before Christmas Day.
What happened December 11th 1937?
December 11, 1937 (Saturday) Italy quit the League of Nations. The ocean liner President Hoover ran aground at Kasho-to off Taiwan. The 503 passengers would be evacuated and the ship declared a total loss.
What happened December 24th 1982?
International Seoul freed the leading challenger to the Government. The opposition leader, Kim Dae Jung, left South Korea on a flight for the United States after serving two and a half years of a 20-year prison sentence for sedition. (Page A1, Columns 1-2.)
Why did Japan invade China?
Seeking raw materials to fuel its growing industries, Japan invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria in 1931. By 1937 Japan controlled large sections of China, and accusations of war crimes against the Chinese became commonplace.
When was the Nanjing Massacre?
December 13, 1937
Nanjing Massacre/Start dates
Why is Christmas Eve so important?
Christmas Eve is the evening or entire day before Christmas Day, the festival commemorating the birth of Jesus. Since tradition holds that Jesus was born at night (based in Luke 2:6-8), Midnight Mass is celebrated on Christmas Eve, traditionally at midnight, in commemoration of his birth.
When did Christmas Eve start?
December 25, 336 AD (Rome)
Christmas Day/Date of first occurrence
What day was Christmas Eve on in 1982?
Friday December 24, 1982, Christmas Eve.
What day was Christmas 1982?
1982 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| November 29, 1982 | Cyber Monday | Monday |
| December 7, 1982 | Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day | Tuesday |
| December 25, 1982 | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| December 31, 1982 | New Year’s Eve | Friday |
