What happened on Monday December 11, 1916?

Here's what happened on December 11, 1916:

• Establishment of British War Cabinet Prime Minister David Lloyd George established a war cabinet with Maurice Hankey as Cabinet Secretary, laying the groundwork for the modern British government's Cabinet Office and centralizing wartime decision-making.
• David Lloyd George Forms British War Government David Lloyd George successfully formed a new war government during World War I, marking a significant shift in British political leadership and war strategy.
• Allied Offensive in Macedonia Halted French General Joseph Joffre terminated the Allied offensive in Macedonia after failing to break the military stalemate against Bulgarian forces. The campaign resulted in an estimated 130,000 Allied casualties from combat and disease, highlighting the brutal nature of World War I's Balkan front.
• Sinking of Italian Battleship Regina Margherita The Italian battleship Regina Margherita struck a mine and sank in the Adriatic Sea, resulting in a tragic loss of 675 out of 945 crew members, underscoring the deadly naval warfare of World War I.
• Medal for War Wounded Established France introduced the Medal for the War Wounded, recognizing soldiers injured in combat, based on a suggestion by writer Maurice Barrès. This honored the sacrifices of soldiers and highlighted the human cost of World War I.
• Royal Navy Bombardment of Yanbu Royal Navy ships engaged in the Red Sea patrol bombarded Ottoman positions around the strategic port of Yanbu, contributing to naval operations in the Middle Eastern theater of World War I.
• Birth of Dámaso Pérez Prado Dámaso Pérez Prado, renowned Cuban-born bandleader and composer, was born. He would later become famous for popularizing mambo music and become known as the 'King of Mambo'.

Events in 1916

December 11, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 11, 1916

Newspapers from Dec. 11, 1916

December 11, 1916 was a Monday and it was the 346th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1916 can also be written as 12/11/1916 in the US and as 11/12/1916 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 1916 in December 1916 calendar

Famous people born on December 11, 1916:

• Pérez Prado

  Legendary Cuban-Mexican musician known as the 'King of Mambo', who popularized the mambo dance and music genre internationally during the...

• Elena Garro

  Prominent Mexican writer who was a key figure in Latin American literature, known for her innovative works in magical realism and her...

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on December 11th

December 11, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1916 was In Florida Among the Palms by Sterling Trio, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Sterling Trio - In Florida Among the Palms

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

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December 11, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 11, 1916 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 1916 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, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:22 pm and setting at 09:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 09, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on December 11, 1916

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Someone born on December 11, 1916 is:

108 years 5 months old,

or 1301 months and 2 days old,

or 5657 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39600 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 11, 1916?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 11, 1916.

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