What happened on Wednesday January 16, 1918?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1918:

• Zimmermann Telegram - World War I Diplomatic Incident On January 16, 1918, German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmermann sent a controversial telegram to the German ambassador in Mexico, proposing a military alliance. The telegram suggested that Mexico should declare war on the United States and potentially reclaim territories lost in the Mexican-American War. This diplomatic communication was intercepted and decoded by British intelligence, ultimately playing a significant role in drawing the United States into World War I.
• Stirling Silliphant - American Screenwriter Stirling Silliphant was a prominent American screenwriter and producer, born on January 16, 1918. He would become an influential figure in the entertainment industry, known for his work in film and television, and passed away in 1996.
• Nel Benschop - Dutch Poet Nel Benschop was a notable Dutch poetess known for her literary contributions. Born on January 16, 1918, she would go on to have a significant career in poetry, living until 2005 and leaving a lasting impact on Dutch literature.

Events in 1918

January 16, 1918: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1918

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1918

January 16, 1918 was a Wednesday and it was the 16th day of the year 1918 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1918 can also be written as 1/16/1918 in the US and as 16/1/1918 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1918 in January 1918 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1918:

• Stirling Silliphant

  Renowned American screenwriter and producer known for his significant contributions to film and television, including Academy Award-winning...

Famous people born in 1918

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1918:

• Ethel Sargant

Famous people who died in 1918

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 1918: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1918 was Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Peerless Quartet - Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There
2. Henry Burr - Somewhere in France is the Lily
3. Ernestine Schumann-Heink - Danny Boy
4. Olive Kline & Lambert Murphy - Will You Remember?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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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, 1918: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1918 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 1918 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 1918 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, 1918 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 09:18 am and setting at 10:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1918.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1918

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Someone born on January 16, 1918 is:

107 years 3 months old,

or 1287 months and 7 days old,

or 5597 weeks

or 39179 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1918?

There are 268 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, 1918?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 16, 1918.

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