Monday January 17, 1916: on this day

January 17, 1916 was the 17th day of the year 1916, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 17, 1916 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 17, 1916, who was born and died on January 17, 1916, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1916, which were the most popular songs (ex. Along the Rocky Road to Dublin by American Quartet), movies (e.g. The Innocence of Ruth, directed by John H. Collins), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1916 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1916?


January 17, 1916 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1916 can also be written as 1/17/1916 in the US and as 17/1/1916 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1916 in January 1916 calendar

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January 17, 1916: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1916:

  • 1st pga championship: jim barnes at siwanoy country club - bronxville, new york
  • Professional golfer association (pga) forms in new york city

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January 17, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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 17, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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January 17, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1916 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 1916 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 17, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 02:23 pm and setting at 06:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1916.

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Who was born on January 17, 1916?


Famous people born on January 17, 1916:

  • Edmund Morgan

    Edmund morgan was an american historian known for his influential works on early american history, particularly his book 'american slavery,...

  • Peter Frelinghuysen Jr.

    American lieutenant and politician (d. 2011).

  • Joel Herron

    Chicago, illinois -- orchestra leader (jaye p morgan show).

  • Marcella De Marchis
  • Domenico Albanese

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1916: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 108 years 2 months old,

or 1298 months and 11 days old,

or 5645 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39518 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 1916.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1916?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on January 17, 1916.

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January 17, 1916: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1916:

  • Marie Bracquemond
  • Arthur V. Johnson
  • Domenico Maria Valensise

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

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January 17, 1916: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1916:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1916: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 17, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1916 was Along the Rocky Road to Dublin by American Quartet, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 17, 1916: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1916 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Along the Rocky Road to Dublin
  2. - The Rosary
  3. - Somewhere a Voice is Calling

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January 17, 1916: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1916 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Innocence of Ruth

The Innocence of Ruth

Release year: 1916

Directed by: John H. Collins

Starring: Edward Earle, Viola Dana, Augustus Phillips, Lena Davril

Les vampires

Les vampires

Release year: 1915

Directed by: Louis Feuillade

Starring: Musidora, Édouard Mathé, Marcel Lévesque, Jean Aymé

Country: United States of America

Old Heidelberg

Old Heidelberg

Release year: 1915

Directed by: John Emerson

Starring: Wallace Reid, Dorothy Gish, Karl Formes, Erich von Stroheim

Sweet Alyssum

Sweet Alyssum

Release year: 1915

Directed by: Colin Campbell

Starring: Tyrone Power Sr., Kathlyn Williams, Edith Johnson, Wheeler Oakman

The Cheat

The Cheat

Release year: 1915

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Starring: Fannie Ward, Sessue Hayakawa, Jack Dean, James Neill

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1916?

On January 17, 1916 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1916?

On January 17, 1916 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1916?

On January 17, 1916 the Pope was Benedict XV.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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What happened in 1916?

1916 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Gen Pershing, 15,000 troops chasing Villa into Mexico, stays 10-mos
  • JP Van Limburg Stirum succeeds AWF Idenburg as Governor-General of the Netherlands Indies
  • Jess Willard fights Frank Moran to no decision in 10 for boxing title

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What was the calendar for January 1916?

January 1916 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1916 calendar looked like.

Monday January 17, 1916