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see horoscope and birth chart for September 16, 1928What happened on Sunday, September 16, 1928?
About September 16th, 1928, in brief:
- Historical events: The Okeechobee Hurricane, also known as the San Felipe Segundo hurricane, struck South Florida on September 16, 1928. It was a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph, causing extensive damage and leading to at least 2,500 fatalities in Florida. The hurricane's storm surge breached the levee around Lake Okeechobee, flooding surrounding areas and resulting in significant loss of life.
- Day of the week: September 16th, 1928 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Four Sons directed by John Ford
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September 16, 1928: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 16, 1928:
- Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928 The Okeechobee Hurricane, also known as the San Felipe Segundo hurricane, struck South Florida on September 16, 1928. It was a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph, causing extensive damage and leading to at least 2,500 fatalities in Florida. The hurricane's storm surge breached the levee around Lake Okeechobee, flooding surrounding areas and resulting in significant loss of life. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Release of 'The Docks of New York' The film 'The Docks of New York' was released on September 16, 1928. Directed by Josef von Sternberg, this silent film is noted for its artistic cinematography and storytelling. It remains a significant work in the history of American cinema. source: britannica.com
September 16, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1928
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What day of the week was September 16, 1928?
September 16, 1928 was a Sunday and it was the 260th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 16, 1928 can also be written as 9/16/1928 in the US and as 16/9/1928 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 16, 1928?
Famous people born on September 16, 1928:
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Patricia WaldPioneering American judge who served on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and was a leading figure in...
September 16, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.
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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 16, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 16, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Dragon 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 birthSeptember 16, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 16, 1928 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 16, 1928 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 September 16, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 08:57 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 31, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1928.
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Your place in the Universe on September 16, 1928
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Someone born on September 16, 1928 is:
97 years 10 months old,
or 1174 months and 8 days old,
or 5105 weeks and 5 days old,
or 35740 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 16, 1928?
There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 16th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 16, 1928?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 16, 1928.
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Why 1928 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 16, 1928, a 1928 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 16, 1928 includes Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of September 16, 1928 included Four Sons, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 16, 1928 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Patricia Wald, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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