What happened on Sunday December 16, 1917?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1917:

• Bolsheviks Capture Sevastopol During the Russian Civil War, Bolshevik forces captured the strategic port city of Sevastopol in Crimea, just three days after the region had declared independence. This military action was part of the broader struggle for control of the region during the tumultuous period following the Russian Revolution.
• Birth of Science Fiction Author Arthur C. Clarke Arthur Charles Clarke, renowned science fiction writer known for groundbreaking works like '2001: A Space Odyssey', 'Childhood's End', and '2010: Odyssey Two', was born. Clarke would become one of the most influential sci-fi authors of the 20th century, known for his visionary predictions about space exploration and technology.
• German Air Force Establishes Jagdstaffel 47 The Luftstreitkräfte (Imperial German Air Service) established Jagdstaffel 47, a fighter squadron that would play a role in aerial combat during World War I. These specialized air units were crucial in developing aerial warfare tactics and strategies.
• Launch of USS Sigourney The U.S. Navy destroyer Sigourney was launched by the Fore River Shipbuilding Company in Quincy, Massachusetts. This vessel would contribute to the United States' naval capabilities during World War I, representing the country's growing maritime strength.

Events in 1917

December 16, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1917

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1917

December 16, 1917 was a Sunday and it was the 350th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1917 can also be written as 12/16/1917 in the US and as 16/12/1917 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1917 in December 1917 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1917:

• Arthur C. Clarke

  A renowned British science fiction writer, futurist, and inventor who co-wrote the screenplay for '2001: A Space Odyssey', profoundly...

• Wroklaw (Poland)

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1917:

• Frank Gotch

  American wrestler (b. 1878).

• Jean-François Borson
• Yosef Lishansky

Famous people who died in 1917

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1917 was Beale Street Blues by Earl Fuller's Novelty Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Earl Fuller's Novelty Orchestra - Beale Street Blues
2. Shannon Four - Break the News to Mother

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, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1917 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 1917 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, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:05 am and setting at 08:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1917

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Someone born on December 16, 1917 is:

107 years 4 months old,

or 1288 months and 28 days old,

or 5604 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39231 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1917?

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, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 16, 1917.

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