What happened on Monday December 16, 1907?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1907:

• Great White Fleet World Voyage Begins President Theodore Roosevelt launched the Great White Fleet from Hampton Roads, Virginia, on a groundbreaking world tour. The mission was multifaceted: test naval readiness, establish global presence, generate international goodwill, and boost enthusiasm for the U.S. Navy. The impressive flotilla consisted of sixteen battleships and 14,000 sailors, embarking on an epic 43,000-mile journey that would touch port in 20 locations across six continents.
• Hay-Pauncefote Treaty Ratification The U.S. Senate ratified the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty, a significant diplomatic agreement that granted the United States control over an isthmian canal and effectively nullified the previous Clayton-Bulwer Treaty of 1850. This treaty was crucial in paving the way for the Panama Canal's construction.
• First Radio Vocal Performance Eugene H. Farrar made history by becoming the first person to sing on radio, performing at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York.
• Syd Curnow Cricket Player Biographical note about Syd Curnow, a South African cricket batsman who played in 7 Test matches between 1930-1932.

Events in 1907

December 16, 1907: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1907

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1907

December 16, 1907 was a Monday and it was the 350th day of the year 1907 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1907 can also be written as 12/16/1907 in the US and as 16/12/1907 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1907 in December 1907 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1907:

• Oscar Niemeyer

  World-renowned Brazilian architect who was a key pioneer of modern architecture.

• Albino Galvano

  Prominent Italian abstract painter, philosopher, and art critic who made significant contributions to 20th-century Italian art movements.

• Jacques de Bollardière

Famous people born in 1907

Famous people born on December 16th

December 16, 1907: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1907 was Be My Little Teddy Bear by Ada Jones & Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Ada Jones & Billy Murray - Be My Little Teddy Bear

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 1907: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1907 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1907 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 1907 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 16, 1907 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 02:47 pm and setting at 05:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 1907 while the next full moon would come on Dec 19, 1907.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1907

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Someone born on December 16, 1907 is:

117 years 1 month old,

or 1405 months and 5 days old,

or 6110 weeks and 1 day old,

or 42771 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1907?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1907?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 16, 1907.

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