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see horoscope and birth chart for January 16, 1908What happened on Thursday January 16, 1908?
About January 16th, 1908, in brief:
- Historical events: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., marking a significant milestone in African American collegiate history. As the first race-inclusive sorority, it pioneered social and academic support for Black women in higher education, becoming a powerful network for empowerment and community service.
- Day of the week: January 16th, 1908 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Tom Sawyer directed by Don Taylor
More about January 16th, 1908? See below for more news and curiosities on January 16th, 1908.
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January 16, 1908: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 16, 1908:
- Founding of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., marking a significant milestone in African American collegiate history. As the first race-inclusive sorority, it pioneered social and academic support for Black women in higher education, becoming a powerful network for empowerment and community service.
- Birth of Ethel Merman, Broadway Legend Ethel Merman was born, a pioneering stage and screen actress who would become one of the most iconic performers in Broadway history. Known for her powerful voice and dynamic performances in musicals like 'Anything Goes' and 'Call Me Madam', Merman set the standard for musical theater performers in the mid-20th century.
- Pinnacles National Monument Established Pinnacles National Monument was established in California, protecting a unique geological landscape characterized by dramatic rock formations created by ancient volcanic activity. This protected area would later become Pinnacles National Park in 2013, preserving its distinctive geological and ecological features.
January 16, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 16, 1908?
January 16, 1908 was a Thursday and it was the 16th day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 16, 1908 can also be written as 1/16/1908 in the US and as 16/1/1908 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 16, 1908?
Famous people born on January 16, 1908:
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Ethel MermanLegendary Broadway and Hollywood musical star renowned for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence.
- Gunter Prien
Legendary German U-boat commander during World War II, famous for sinking the British battleship HMS Royal Oak in 1939.
January 16, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 16, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth 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 birthJanuary 16, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 16, 1908 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 1908 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 January 16, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:21 pm and setting at 06:39 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1907 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 1908.
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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1908
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Someone born on January 16, 1908 is:
117 years 3 months old,
or 1407 months and 28 days old,
or 6121 weeks and 6 days old,
or 42853 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1908?
There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1908?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 16, 1908.
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