Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1920 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for December 16, 1920What happened on Thursday December 16, 1920?
About December 16th, 1920, in brief:
- Historical events: A catastrophic 8.6 magnitude earthquake struck Gansu Province in China, destroying approximately 15,000 square miles of land and causing over 180,000 fatalities. The earthquake was one of the deadliest seismic events of the early 20th century, devastating local communities and infrastructure.
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1920 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Whispering by Art Hickman & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Outside the Law directed by Tod Browning
More about December 16th, 1920? See below for more news and curiosities on December 16th, 1920.
Table of contents
- December 16, 1920: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 16, 1920?
- Who was born on December 16, 1920?
- December 16, 1920: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 16, 1920?
- Back in 1920
December 16, 1920: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1920:
- Devastating Haiyuan Earthquake in China A catastrophic 8.6 magnitude earthquake struck Gansu Province in China, destroying approximately 15,000 square miles of land and causing over 180,000 fatalities. The earthquake was one of the deadliest seismic events of the early 20th century, devastating local communities and infrastructure.
- Death of Ma Mua-Ming-Hsin Ma Mua-Ming-Hsin, a Chinese Muslim rebel known for leading a holy war, passed away on this date. He was a significant figure in the religious and political landscape of early 20th century China.
December 16, 1920: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was December 16, 1920?
December 16, 1920 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 1920 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1920 can also be written as 12/16/1920 in the US and as 16/12/1920 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 16, 1920?
Famous people born on December 16, 1920:
- Frederick Rotimi Williams
Frederick Rotimi Williams was a prominent Nigerian lawyer, politician, and jurist who played a significant role in Nigeria's legal and...
- Les Leston
- Dušan Bordon
December 16, 1920: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1920 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1920: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1920 was Whispering by Art Hickman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.
- Art Hickman & His Orchestra - Whispering
- Nora Bayes - The Argentines, the Portugese, and the Greeks
- Henry Burr - You're the Only Girl That Made Me Cry
December 16, 1920: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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.
Discover the personality of December born.
Unlock the Mysteries of December 16, 1920! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
December 16, 1920: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1920 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 16, 1920: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1920 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 1920 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, 1920 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:49 am and setting at 10:31 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 26, 1920 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 1920.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1920
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on December 16, 1920?
Someone born on December 16, 1920 is:
104 years 4 months old,
or 1252 months and 28 days old,
or 5447 weeks and 6 days old,
or 38135 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1920?
There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1920?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 16, 1920.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1920
