What happened on Tuesday December 19, 1916?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1916:

• Battle of Verdun: French Army Repels German Offensive During World War I, on the Western Front, the French Army successfully defended its position against the German Army, ultimately driving the German forces back to their original starting position. This battle was a critical moment in the war, demonstrating the resilience and strategic capabilities of the French military.
• British National Service Instituted The British government made a significant decision to implement National Service, a policy that would have far-reaching implications for military recruitment and national mobilization during World War I.
• Britain Recognizes Venizelos Government of Greece The British government formally recognized the Venizelos government of Greece, a diplomatic move that likely had strategic implications for the ongoing World War I and the geopolitical landscape of the Balkans.
• Suriname Bauxite Company Established The Suriname Bauxite Company was formed in Paramaribo, marking an important moment in the industrial and economic development of the region, particularly in the mining and resource extraction sector.
• Mervyn Wallace: New Zealand Cricket Player Mervyn Wallace, a notable cricket player who represented New Zealand in 13 Test matches and later served as team captain, emerged as a significant figure in New Zealand's cricket history.

Events in 1916

December 19, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1916

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1916

December 19, 1916 was a Tuesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1916 can also be written as 12/19/1916 in the US and as 19/12/1916 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1916 in December 1916 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1916:

• Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann

  Renowned German political scientist and communication researcher who developed the influential 'spiral of silence' theory in media studies.

• Roy Ward Baker

  Prominent English film director known for his work in television and cinema, directing notable productions across multiple genres.

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1916:

• Thibaw Min

  King of burma (born in 1859).

• Alois Beer
• Ercole Vidari
• Carl Wilhelm von Zehender

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 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. Columbia Mixed Quartet - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
2. John McCormack - The Sunshine of Your Smile
3. Enrico Caruso - Chantique De Noel (Holy Night)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th 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 19, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1916 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 01:28 am and setting at 12:55 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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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1916

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Someone born on December 19, 1916 is:

108 years 4 months old,

or 1300 months and 25 days old,

or 5656 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39593 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1916?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 19, 1916.

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