What happened on Saturday December 16, 1922?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1922:

• Assassination of Polish President Gabriel Narutowicz President Gabriel Narutowicz was assassinated by Eligiusz Niewiadomski at the Zacheta Gallery in Warsaw. This shocking event occurred just five days after Narutowicz took office, marking a tragic moment in early Polish democratic history. The assassination was politically motivated, reflecting the deep social and political tensions in Poland during this period.
• Death of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda Eliezer Ben-Yehuda (born Perelmann), a prominent Latvian-Palestinian writer and key figure in the revival of the Hebrew language, passed away at age 67. His linguistic work was instrumental in transforming Hebrew from a liturgical language to a modern, spoken language.
• Formation of Mutual Association of Eastern Colored Baseball Clubs The Mutual Association of Eastern Colored Baseball Clubs was formally organized, representing an important milestone in African American sports organization during the era of racial segregation. This association provided a structured platform for Black baseball players who were excluded from mainstream professional leagues.
• Cricket Match: New South Wales vs South Australia In a notable cricket match, New South Wales was bowled out for 786 runs against South Australia, demonstrating a high-scoring and competitive game in the Australian domestic cricket season.

Events in 1922

December 16, 1922: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1922

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1922

December 16, 1922 was a Saturday and it was the 350th day of the year 1922 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1922 can also be written as 12/16/1922 in the US and as 16/12/1922 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1922 in December 1922 calendar

Famous people died on December 16, 1922:

• Eliezer Ben-Yehuda

  Revived the Hebrew language and culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• James Ole Davidson
• Eugenio Ficalbi
• Gabriel Narutowicz

Famous people who died in 1922

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 1922: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1922 was The Dixie Highway by Aileen Stanley, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Aileen Stanley - The Dixie Highway
2. Peerless Quartet - Way Down Yonder in New Orleans

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, 1922: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1922 is Dog and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1922 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 1922 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, 1922 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:51 am and setting at 04:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 04, 1922 while the next full moon would come on Jan 03, 1923.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1922

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Someone born on December 16, 1922 is:

102 years 4 months old,

or 1228 months and 28 days old,

or 5343 weeks and 4 days old,

or 37405 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1922?

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, 1922?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 16, 1922.

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