What happened on Monday December 16, 1935?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1935:

• Mussolini Authorizes Chemical Weapons in Ethiopia Italian dictator Benito Mussolini authorized the use of chemical weapons in Ethiopia, escalating the conflict and signaling a brutal approach to colonial conquest. This decision represented a significant violation of international norms and foreshadowed the horrific military tactics that would become more prevalent in the lead-up to World War II.
• Haile Selassie Rejects Hoare-Laval Pact In a powerful press conference held on the porch of his headquarters, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie passionately rejected the Hoare-Laval Pact. He declared that accepting the proposal would not only be an act of cowardice towards his people but also a betrayal of the League of Nations and the principles of collective security. This bold stance highlighted Ethiopia's resistance against potential Italian colonial aggression and demonstrated Selassie's commitment to national sovereignty.
• Frick Collection Opens to Public The renowned Frick Collection, a prestigious art museum located in Manhattan, opened its doors to the public. This marked a significant moment in New York City's cultural landscape, providing art enthusiasts access to an exceptional collection of European and American masterpieces.
• Pope Pius XI Creates New Cardinals Pope Pius XI expanded the College of Cardinals by creating eighteen new cardinals, a routine but significant ecclesiastical event that helps shape the leadership and future direction of the Catholic Church.

Events in 1935

December 16, 1935: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1935

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1935

December 16, 1935 was a Monday and it was the 350th day of the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1935 can also be written as 12/16/1935 in the US and as 16/12/1935 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1935 in December 1935 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1935:

• Nikos Sampson
• Svetlana Družinina

Famous people born in 1935

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1935:

• Thelma Todd

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• Michele Lega
• Gaetano Pini-Corsi

Famous people who died in 1935

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 1935: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1935 was Stop, Look, and Listen by Joe Venuti & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Joe Venuti & His Orchestra - Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Helen Ward) - Eeny Meeny Miney Mo
3. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - The Music Goes Round and Round
4. Bing Crosby - Silent Night
5. Hal Kemp & His Orchestra - With All My Heart

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, 1935: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1935 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1935 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 1935 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, 1935 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:15 pm and setting at 11:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1935 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1936.

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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1935

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Someone born on December 16, 1935 is:

89 years 4 months old,

or 1072 months and 28 days old,

or 4665 weeks and 2 days old,

or 32657 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1935?

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, 1935?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 16, 1935.

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