What happened on Saturday December 08, 1917?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1917:

• Battle of Jerusalem in World War I A significant military engagement during World War I where the Ottoman Empire's Yildirim Army Group strategically abandoned Jerusalem as the Egyptian Expeditionary Force advanced, marking a pivotal moment in the Middle Eastern theater of the war.
• Romania's World War I Armistice Romania signed an armistice with the Central Powers, effectively withdrawing from active participation in World War I and significantly altering the geopolitical landscape of the conflict.
• Birth of Rufo I Wever, Aruban Musician Rufo I Wever was born, a notable Aruban pianist and composer who would later become known for his contributions to Ca'i Organ, a traditional musical genre of Aruba.

Events in 1917

December 08, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1917

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1917

December 08, 1917 was a Saturday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1917 can also be written as 12/8/1917 in the US and as 8/12/1917 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1917 in December 1917 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1917:

• Ian Johnson

  Ian Johnson was a prominent Australian cricketer who made significant contributions to the sport as both a player and administrator.

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on December 8th

Famous people died on December 08, 1917:

• Mendele Mocher Sforim

  Russian author (b. 1836).

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on December 8th

December 08, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1917 was That's the Kind of a Baby for Me by Eddie Cantor, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Eddie Cantor - That's the Kind of a Baby for Me
2. American Quartet - Sailin' Away on the Henry Clay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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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 08, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1917 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 1917 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 08, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 01:17 am and setting at 01:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1917

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Someone born on December 08, 1917 is:

107 years 4 months old,

or 1288 months and 27 days old,

or 5604 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39230 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1917?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 08, 1917.

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