What happened on Saturday December 11, 1915?

About December 11th, 1915, in brief:

  • Historical events: German pilot Theodor Mallinckrodt achieved a significant milestone in aviation history by completing the initial short flight of the Junkers J 1, the world's first practical all-metal aircraft. This groundbreaking flight took place at Döberitz, Germany, marking a revolutionary moment in aerospace engineering.
  • Day of the week: December 11th, 1915 was a Saturday
  • 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 11, 1915: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 11, 1915:

  • First Flight of Junkers J 1 All-Metal Aircraft German pilot Theodor Mallinckrodt achieved a significant milestone in aviation history by completing the initial short flight of the Junkers J 1, the world's first practical all-metal aircraft. This groundbreaking flight took place at Döberitz, Germany, marking a revolutionary moment in aerospace engineering.
  • Field Marshall John French Appointed Command-in-Chief of Home Forces Field Marshall John French was appointed Command-in-Chief of Home Forces in Great Britain and restructured the Third Army, transforming it from a central reserve to a coastal defense force. This strategic reorganization was part of Britain's defensive preparations during World War I.
  • Allied Forces Repel Senussi Tribal Attack in Sahara In a notable engagement during World War I's North African campaign, an Allied armored column was attacked by 300 Senussi tribesmen in the Sahara. With superior firepower, artillery support, and Australian cavalry reinforcements, the Allies successfully repelled the attack, inflicting significant casualties (80 Senussi soldiers) while sustaining minimal losses.
  • Bulgarian Army Captures Bogdanci in Macedonia During World War I, the Bulgarian army successfully captured the city of Bogdanci in Serbian-controlled Macedonia, marking a significant territorial gain in the Balkan theater of war.
  • German Destroyer SMS V107 Sinks After Mine Collision The German destroyer SMS V107 struck a mine and sank in the Baltic Sea near Liepāja, Latvia, resulting in the loss of one crew member. This incident highlights the maritime dangers faced by naval vessels during World War I.

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December 11, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 11, 1915?


December 11, 1915 was a Saturday and it was the 345th day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1915 can also be written as 12/11/1915 in the US and as 11/12/1915 in UK and Europe.

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December 11, 1915: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.

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December 11, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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December 11, 1915: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 11, 1915 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 11, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:10 am and setting at 10:20 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 11, 1915?


Someone born on December 11, 1915 is:

109 years 5 months old,

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or 5709 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39967 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 11, 1915?

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