What happened on Thursday December 09, 1915?

About December 9th, 1915, in brief:

  • Historical events: French military engineers conducted a significant technological test of the Breton-Prétot machine at the former Souain battlefield in France. This innovative device was designed to navigate challenging terrain like trenches and shell craters while simultaneously cutting through barbed wire, representing an important advancement in military engineering during World War I.
  • Day of the week: December 9th, 1915 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Cheat directed by Cecil B. DeMille

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December 09, 1915: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 09, 1915:

  • Breton-Prétot Machine Battlefield Test French military engineers conducted a significant technological test of the Breton-Prétot machine at the former Souain battlefield in France. This innovative device was designed to navigate challenging terrain like trenches and shell craters while simultaneously cutting through barbed wire, representing an important advancement in military engineering during World War I.
  • Battle of Kosturino: French Resistance Against Bulgarian Army During World War I, French forces successfully repulsed a Bulgarian army attack, inflicting significant casualties with approximately 400 Bulgarian soldiers killed. The French forces subsequently regrouped at Bajimia, demonstrating strategic military resilience.
  • Sinking of British Cargo Ship Orteric In a World War I naval engagement, the British cargo ship Orteric was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine SM U-39 in the Mediterranean Sea. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of two crew members, highlighting the dangerous maritime warfare of the period.
  • Colin McCool: Australian Cricket Player Colin McCool was an Australian leg-spin all-rounder who played cricket in the late 1940s, notable for his versatile skills as both a bowler and batsman.

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December 09, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 09, 1915?


December 09, 1915 was a Thursday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1915 can also be written as 12/9/1915 in the US and as 9/12/1915 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1915 in December 1915 calendar

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Who was born on December 09, 1915?


Famous people born on December 09, 1915:

  • Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

    Renowned German soprano who became an internationally acclaimed opera singer, particularly celebrated for her exceptional interpretations of...

  • Ernest Lehman

    Prominent American screenwriter known for adapting classic novels and writing screenplays for major Hollywood films.

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December 09, 1915: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 09, 1915:

  • Hans Gross
  • Stephen Phillips
  • William West

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December 09, 1915: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

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December 09, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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December 09, 1915: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 09, 1915 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 1915 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 09, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:05 am and setting at 09:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 21, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1915.

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How old is someone born on December 09, 1915?


Someone born on December 09, 1915 is:

109 years 4 months old,

or 1312 months and 26 days old,

or 5708 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39960 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1915?

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