What happened on Sunday, December 9, 1917?

Here's what happened on December 09, 1917:

• Capture of Jerusalem by British forces On December 9, 1917, British forces officially captured Jerusalem during World War I, marking a significant turning point in the campaign against the Ottoman Empire. This event was celebrated as a major victory and had lasting implications for the region's political landscape. The capture was part of a broader strategy to secure control over the Middle East. source: britannica.com
• Romania's armistice with Central Powers On December 9, 1917, Romania signed an armistice with the Central Powers, effectively ending its participation in World War I. This agreement followed significant military defeats and was part of the broader context of the war's shifting dynamics. The armistice had important implications for Romania's future and its territorial integrity. source: britannica.com
• Birth of James Rainwater James Rainwater, an influential American physicist, was born on December 9, 1917. He made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1975 for his work on the structure of atomic nuclei. His research has had a lasting impact on the scientific community. source: britannica.com
• Sinking of German Submarine SM UB-18 German submarine SM UB-18 was rammed and sunk in the English Channel by a Royal Navy patrol boat, resulting in the loss of all 24 crew members. This incident highlighted the dangerous naval warfare during World War I.

Events in 1917

December 09, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1917

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 1917

December 09, 1917 was a Sunday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1917 can also be written as 12/9/1917 in the US and as 9/12/1917 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1917 in December 1917 calendar

Famous people born on December 09, 1917:

• Leo James Rainwater

  Prize laureate for the discovery of the connection between collective motion and particle motion in atomic nuclei and the development of the...

• James Angleton

  James Angleton was a legendary CIA counterintelligence chief known for his complex and paranoid approach to espionage during the Cold War.

• Dezső Lemhényi

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on December 9th

Famous people died on December 09, 1917:

• Luigi de Campi
• Aleksandr Dmitrievič Obolenskij

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on December 9th

December 09, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 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 9th 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 09, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 1917 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 09, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:17 am and setting at 01:40 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 09, 1917

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Someone born on December 09, 1917 is:

108 years 7 months old,

or 1303 months and 13 days old,

or 5667 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39672 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1917?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 09, 1917.

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