What happened on Sunday November 12, 1916?

Here's what happened on November 12, 1916:

• Death of Percival Lowell, Pioneering Astronomer Percival Lowell, a renowned American amateur astronomer and founder of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, passed away. Lowell was instrumental in advancing astronomical research and popularizing the study of Mars, hypothesizing about potential Martian civilizations. His observatory would later play a crucial role in astronomical discoveries, including Clyde Tombaugh's identification of Pluto in 1930.
• German Submarine UB-45 Sinks in Black Sea German submarine SM UB-45 struck a mine and sank in the Black Sea, resulting in the tragic loss of 16 crew members. This incident highlights the perilous nature of submarine warfare during World War I, where naval mines posed a significant threat to maritime operations.
• British Military Occupation of Shiraz, Persia During World War I, British military forces occupied the city of Shiraz in western Persia (modern-day Iran), expanding their strategic presence in the Middle Eastern theater. This occupation was part of the broader geopolitical maneuvering by European powers in the region during the conflict.

Events in 1916

November 12, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 12, 1916

Newspapers from Nov. 12, 1916

November 12, 1916 was a Sunday and it was the 317th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

November 12, 1916 in November 1916 calendar

Famous people born on November 12, 1916:

• Richard Ney

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on November 12th

Famous people died on November 12, 1916:

• Percival Lowell

  American scientist, author, and astronomer.

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on November 12th

November 12, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 1916 was Turn Back the Universe and Give Me Yester Day by Orpheus Quartet, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

1. Orpheus Quartet - Turn Back the Universe and Give Me Yester Day
2. Sterling Trio - On the South Sea Isle
3. Hipolito Lazaro - Aida: Celeste Aida (Radiant Aida)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.

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November 12, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 12, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 12, 1916 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 12, 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 November 12, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 06:36 pm and setting at 10:19 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 12, 1916

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Someone born on November 12, 1916 is:

108 years 6 months old,

or 1302 months and 12 days old,

or 5662 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39640 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 12, 1916?

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 12, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on November 12, 1916.

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