What happened on Monday December 18, 1916?

About December 18th, 1916, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and most devastating battles of World War I, ended with a French offensive that successfully pushed German forces back two to three kilometers, compelling them to halt their attacks. This battle was a critical moment in the war, representing a significant turning point on the Western Front.
  • Day of the week: December 18th, 1916 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Columbia Mixed Quartet
  • Popular movie: Joan the Woman directed by Cecil B. DeMille

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December 18, 1916: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 18, 1916:

  • Battle of Verdun Concludes in World War I The Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and most devastating battles of World War I, ended with a French offensive that successfully pushed German forces back two to three kilometers, compelling them to halt their attacks. This battle was a critical moment in the war, representing a significant turning point on the Western Front.
  • President Woodrow Wilson's Second Marriage President Woodrow Wilson married Mrs. Edith B. Galt in a private ceremony in Washington, D.C. This personal event occurred during his presidency, marking a significant moment in his personal life amidst the tumultuous period of World War I.
  • Birth of Betty Grable in Saint Louis Betty Grable was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who would later become a renowned actress, famously known for her role in 'Gay Divorcee' and becoming a major Hollywood pin-up star during World War II.

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December 18, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 18, 1916?


December 18, 1916 was a Monday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1916 can also be written as 12/18/1916 in the US and as 18/12/1916 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 18, 1916?


Famous people born on December 18, 1916:

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    Iconic pin-up girl and Hollywood star of the 1940s and 1950s, Betty Grable was one of the most popular actresses of her era.

  • Francisco Jr Armendariz

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December 18, 1916: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 18, 1916:

  • Gaston Casimir Saint-Pierre
  • Nemesia Valle

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on December 18th

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December 18, 1916: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 18, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 18, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1916 was Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Columbia Mixed Quartet, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

  1. - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing youtube
  2. - The Sunshine of Your Smile youtube
  3. - Chantique De Noel (Holy Night) youtube
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December 18, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 18, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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December 18, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 18, 1916 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 12:24 am and setting at 12:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 09, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1917.

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How old is someone born on December 18, 1916?


Someone born on December 18, 1916 is:

108 years 4 months old,

or 1300 months and 26 days old,

or 5656 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39594 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 1916?

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1916?

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