Saturday December 16, 1944: on this day
About December 16th, 1944, in brief:
- Historical events: Battle of Bulge begins in Belgium
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1944 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Theo James, Krysten Ritter
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: White Christmas by Bing Crosby
- Popular movie: The Suspect directed by Robert Siodmak
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 16, 1944?
- December 16, 1944: What happened on that day?
- December 16, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 16, 1944?
- How old is someone born on December 16, 1944?
- December 16, 1944: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 16, 1944: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 16, 1944: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 16, 1944?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1944?
- Who was the Pope on December 16, 1944?
What day of the week was December 16, 1944?
December 16, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 351st day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1944 can also be written as 12/16/1944 in the US and as 16/12/1944 in UK and Europe.
December 16, 1944: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1944:
- Battle of bulge begins in belgium
- German v-2 strikes antwerp bioscope
- Us 2nd infantry division occupies "heartbreak crossroads" wahlerscheid.
- (0530 hours) adolf hitler launches operation autumn mist (herbstnebel). a short (30 minutes) artillery burst commences prior to troop movement. a german force of 20-22 divisions attacks along a 60-mile front from monschau to echternach through the ardennes, in a surprise attack on the west. 200,000 german tank and infantry troops take part in the offensive versus 83,000 along the american line.
- Wwii:
- General george c. marshall becomes the first five-star general.
- World war ii: the battle of the bulge begins with the surprise offensive of three german armies through the ardennes forest.
December 16, 1944: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 16, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.
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December 16, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1944 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 1944 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 16, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 09:03 am and setting at 07:39 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1944.
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Famous people born on December 16, 1944:
- John Abercrombie
Rocker.
- Jeff Kanew
American screenwriter and director.
- Frank Waxman
American osteopath, with a luxurious practice and a west hollywood condominium.
- Santo Versace
Co-founder of the fashion brand Versace.
- Rafael Llinás
Known for his research on the physiology of neurons.
- Don Meyer
American basketball coach and player (d. 2014).
- Jim Gibbons
Politician.
- Don Meyer Basketball coach Northern State
Lipscomb, and hamline.
- Bob Lemieux
- Bernard Vifian
- Nxau
Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:
- Theo James
Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.
- Krysten Ritter
American actress, musician, and model.
- Maruschka Detmers
Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.
- Liv Ullmann
Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.
- Benjamin Bratt
American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.
- Flo Rida
American rapper.
- Christopher Biggins
English actor and tv presenter.
- Miranda Otto
An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).
- Xander Berkeley
Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.
- Jon Tenney
American actor and director.
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How old is someone born on December 16, 1944?
Someone born on December 16, 1944 is:
79 years 5 months old,
or 953 months and 20 days old,
or 4146 weeks and 4 days old,
or 29026 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1944?
There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1944?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 16, 1944.
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December 16, 1944: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 1944:
- Betsie ten Boom
Dutch holocaust victim (b. 1885).
- Robert du Bois de Vroylande
- Antonio Irineo Villarreal
- Stuart Paton
What famous deaths happened on December 16th?
Famous deaths on December 16th:
- Silvana Mangano
Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
- Lee Van Cleef
Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.
- Thelma Todd
American actress and comedian (b. 1905).
- Nicol Williamson
Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.
- Keely Smith
American singer and actress (b. 1928).
- John Spencer
English rugby player and coach.
- Aileen Pringle
Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).
- Moses Gunn
American actor.
- Jacub Grimm
Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...
- Der Grimm
Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.
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December 16, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 16, 1944:
- R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
- South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
- Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
- Kazakhstan - Independence Day
- Bahrain - National Day
- Bangladesh - Victory Day
December 16, 1944: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1944 was White Christmas by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 16, 1944: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bing Crosby - White Christmas
December 16, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 16, 1944 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 16, 1944: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 16, 1944 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Who was the US President on December 16, 1944?
On December 16, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1944?
On December 16, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 16, 1944?
On December 16, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 16th?
December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
- 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.
What happened in 1944?
1944 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ralph Bunche appointed 1st Negro official in US State Department
- Soviet army begins offensive at Oranienbaum / Wolchow
- General Eisenhower arrives in England
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What was the calendar for December 1944?
December 1944 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.