What happened on Monday December 16, 1912?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1912:

• Battle of Elli in First Balkan War The Royal Hellenic Navy decisively defeated the Ottoman Navy in a significant naval engagement during the First Balkan War, demonstrating Greece's maritime prowess and strategic capabilities.
• Balkan Peace Conference Opens in London The Balkan Peace Conference commenced at St. James's Palace, led by British Foreign Secretary Edward Grey, amid ongoing naval tensions between Greece and Turkey in the Bosporus strait.
• Franco-Spanish Morocco Treaty Approved The Spanish Chamber of Deputies overwhelmingly approved the Franco-Spanish treaty concerning Morocco, with a decisive vote of 216 to 22, signaling diplomatic cooperation.
• First US Airplane Postage Stamp Issued The United States Postal Service issued its first postage stamp featuring an airplane, a 20-cent parcel post stamp, marking a significant milestone in commemorating aviation technology.
• French Colonial Victory in Central Africa The French Army defeated Kamoun, the self-proclaimed Sultan of Dar-al-Kuti in the Central African Republic, after nearly two years of resistance, solidifying French colonial control.
• Shinano Railway Line Extension in Japan Shinano Railway expanded the Ōito Line in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, with the new Itoigawa station enhancing regional transportation infrastructure.
• New Rail Line in Western Cape, South Africa A 39.6-kilometer narrow gauge railway line was inaugurated, connecting Bergrivier and Vredenburg in Western Cape, improving regional transportation and economic connectivity.

Events in 1912

December 16, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1912

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1912

December 16, 1912 was a Monday and it was the 351st day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1912 can also be written as 12/16/1912 in the US and as 16/12/1912 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1912 in December 1912 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1912:

• Robert Berri
• Charles Marquis Warren

Famous people born in 1912

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1912:

• Federico Bonola
• Alfredo Edel

Famous people who died in 1912

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1912 was Silent Night, Hallowed Night by Elsie Baker, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Elsie Baker - Silent Night, Hallowed Night
2. Henry Burr - That's How I Need You
3. Sousa's Band - Sardinia March
4. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - I'd Love to Live in Loveland with a Girl Like You

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, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1912 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 1912 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, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:06 pm and setting at 12:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 24, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1912.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1912

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Someone born on December 16, 1912 is:

112 years 4 months old,

or 1348 months and 28 days old,

or 5865 weeks and 2 days old,

or 41057 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1912?

There are 216 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, 1912?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 16, 1912.

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