What Happened on December 10, 1909

Historical Events

First Woman Awarded Literature Nobel

Swedish writer Selma Lagerlöf is the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature

Famous Deaths

  • Red Cloud, Sioux indian chief, dies
Died in 1909 1909 Highlights

About December 10, 1909

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius