Friday December 17, 1920: on this day

December 17, 1920 was the 352nd day of the year 1920, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 17, 1920 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 17, 1920, who was born and died on December 17, 1920, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1920, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whispering by Art Hickman & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Outside the Law, directed by Tod Browning), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1920 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1920?


December 17, 1920 was a Friday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1920 can also be written as 12/17/1920 in the US and as 17/12/1920 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1920 in December 1920 calendar

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December 17, 1920: What happened on that day?


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December 17, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 17, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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December 17, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1920 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 1920 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 17, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:18 am and setting at 11:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 26, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 1920.

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Who was born on December 17, 1920?


Famous people born on December 17, 1920:

  • Kenneth Iverson

    Apl was developed by a canadian computer scientist (d. 2004).

  • Armin Mueller-Stahl

    Tilsit, east prussia -- actor (kafka, music box).

  • August Pitzl
  • Franco Ventura

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1920: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 103 years 3 months old,

or 1239 months and 2 days old,

or 5387 weeks and 4 days old,

or 37713 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 1920.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1920?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1920?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 17, 1920.

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December 17, 1920: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 1920: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1920 was Whispering by Art Hickman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 17, 1920: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1920 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whispering
  2. - The Argentines, the Portugese, and the Greeks
  3. - You're the Only Girl That Made Me Cry

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December 17, 1920: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1920 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Outside the Law

Outside the Law

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Tod Browning

Starring: Priscilla Dean, Wheeler Oakman, Lon Chaney, Ralph Lewis

Country: United States of America

Anna Boleyn

Anna Boleyn

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Ernst Lubitsch

Starring: Henny Porten, Emil Jannings, Paul Hartmann, Ludwig Hartau

Country: United States of America

Godless Men

Godless Men

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Reginald Barker

Starring: Russell Simpson, Jim Mason, Helene Chadwick, John Bowers

The Mark of Zorro

The Mark of Zorro

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Fred Niblo

Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte, Robert McKim, Noah Beery

Country: United States of America

Erotikon

Erotikon

Release year: 1920

Directed by: Mauritz Stiller

Starring: Anders de Wahl, Tora Teje, Karin Molander, Elin Lagergren

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1920?

On December 17, 1920 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1920?

On December 17, 1920 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1920?

On December 17, 1920 the Pope was Benedict XV.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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What happened in 1920?

1920 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st peace of Riga-Soviet Union recognizes Independence of Latvia
  • 24th US Golf Open: Ted Ray shoots a 295 at Inverness Club in Ohio
  • Post Office says children could not be sent by parcel post

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What was the calendar for December 1920?

December 1920 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1920 calendar looked like.

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