What happened on Friday October 16, 1925?

About October 16th, 1925, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 16, 1925, a landmark diplomatic agreement known as the Pact of Locarno was signed in Switzerland. Representatives from Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, France, Italy, Poland, and Czechoslovakia gathered to mutually guarantee existing European borders and commit to resolving future disputes through peaceful negotiations. This treaty was a significant attempt to prevent potential conflicts and maintain post-World War I stability in Europe.
  • Day of the week: October 16th, 1925 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Oh, How I Miss You Tonight by Benson Orchestra of Chicago
  • Popular movie: Little Annie Rooney directed by William Beaudine

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October 16, 1925: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1925:

  • Locarno Pact Signed On October 16, 1925, a landmark diplomatic agreement known as the Pact of Locarno was signed in Switzerland. Representatives from Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, France, Italy, Poland, and Czechoslovakia gathered to mutually guarantee existing European borders and commit to resolving future disputes through peaceful negotiations. This treaty was a significant attempt to prevent potential conflicts and maintain post-World War I stability in Europe.
  • Franco-Polish Mutual Defense Treaty France and Poland signed a bilateral Treaty of Mutual Guarantee on October 16, 1925, pledging immediate military support if either nation was attacked by Germany. This treaty was part of the broader diplomatic efforts to create a network of alliances that could deter potential German aggression in the aftermath of World War I.
  • Texas School Board Bans Evolution Teaching On October 16, 1925, the Texas School Board implemented a controversial prohibition against teaching evolution in public schools. This decision reflected the ongoing cultural and scientific tensions between religious beliefs and scientific education during the early 20th century, particularly in the context of the famous Scopes 'Monkey' Trial that had occurred earlier that year.

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October 16, 1925: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 16, 1925?


October 16, 1925 was a Friday and it was the 289th day of the year 1925 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1925 can also be written as 10/16/1925 in the US and as 16/10/1925 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 16, 1925?


Famous people born on October 16, 1925:

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    Legendary actress known for her iconic roles in Broadway's 'Mame' and television's 'Murder, She Wrote', spanning multiple decades of...

  • Daniel J. Evans

    Prominent American politician who served as the 16th Governor of Washington state from 1965 to 1977 and later as a U.S.

  • Apo Lazaridès

    French professional cyclist who competed during the mid-20th century, representing France in international cycling competitions.

  • Bob Morane

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October 16, 1925: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 1925:

  • James Sykes Gamble
  • Max Krehan
  • Christian Krohg

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October 16, 1925: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 1925 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 16, 1925: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1925 was Oh, How I Miss You Tonight by Benson Orchestra of Chicago, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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October 16, 1925: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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October 16, 1925: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1925 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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October 16, 1925: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 1925 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 1925 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 October 16, 1925 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:42 am and setting at 05:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 02, 1925 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1925.

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How old is someone born on October 16, 1925?


Someone born on October 16, 1925 is:

99 years 6 months old,

or 1194 months and 28 days old,

or 5195 weeks and 5 days old,

or 36370 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1925?

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