What happened on Monday November 16, 1914?

About November 16th, 1914, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Federal Reserve System, the central banking system of the United States, officially opens its doors, marking a pivotal moment in American financial history. This new institution would play a crucial role in regulating the nation's monetary policy and banking system.
  • Day of the week: November 16th, 1914 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: The Memphis Blues by Victor Military Band
  • Popular movie: Rip Van Winkle directed by Will Vinton

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November 16, 1914: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 16, 1914:

  • Federal Reserve System Formally Established The Federal Reserve System, the central banking system of the United States, officially opens its doors, marking a pivotal moment in American financial history. This new institution would play a crucial role in regulating the nation's monetary policy and banking system.
  • Pope Benedict XV Calls for Peace During World War I In the midst of the devastating first year of World War I, Pope Benedict XV issues a global appeal for peace, attempting to mitigate the human suffering caused by the ongoing conflict between European powers.
  • Battle of Kolubara: Austro-Hungarian Third Offensive Austro-Hungarian forces under General Oskar Potiorek launch their third attempt to break through Serbian defensive lines during the Battle of Kolubara, continuing the intense military campaign in the Balkan region.
  • British Troops Arrive at Tsingtao British military forces arrive at Tsingtao (now Qingdao), China, as part of the broader military operations during World War I, reflecting the global nature of the conflict beyond European theaters.

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November 16, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was November 16, 1914?


November 16, 1914 was a Monday and it was the 320th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1914 can also be written as 11/16/1914 in the US and as 16/11/1914 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 16, 1914?


Famous people born on November 16, 1914:

  • Eddie Chapman

    Eddie Chapman was a notorious British double agent during World War II, famously known as Agent Zigzag.

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November 16, 1914: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 16, 1914 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 16th and November 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

November 16, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1914 was The Memphis Blues by Victor Military Band, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

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November 16, 1914: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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November 16, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 16, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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November 16, 1914: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 16, 1914 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 16, 1914 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 November 16, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:28 am and setting at 04:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 02, 1914 while the next full moon would come on Dec 02, 1914.

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How old is someone born on November 16, 1914?


Someone born on November 16, 1914 is:

110 years 5 months old,

or 1325 months and 28 days old,

or 5765 weeks and 2 days old,

or 40357 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 16, 1914?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 16, 1914?

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