What happened on Friday December 20, 1912?

About December 20th, 1912, in brief:

  • Historical events: J. Hartley Manners' popular romantic comedy play 'Peg O' My Heart' debuts in New York City, launching what would become a significant theatrical production of the early 20th century. The play would later be adapted into multiple film versions and help establish Manners' reputation as a notable playwright.
  • Day of the week: December 20th, 1912 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Silent Night, Hallowed Night by Elsie Baker
  • Popular movie: Schuld und Sühne directed by

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December 20, 1912: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1912:

  • Broadway Premiere of 'Peg O' My Heart' J. Hartley Manners' popular romantic comedy play 'Peg O' My Heart' debuts in New York City, launching what would become a significant theatrical production of the early 20th century. The play would later be adapted into multiple film versions and help establish Manners' reputation as a notable playwright.
  • Paul Claudel's Theatrical Premiere in Paris Paul Claudel's significant dramatic work 'L'Annonce faite à Marie' (The Tidings Brought to Mary) premieres at a Parisian theater, marking an important moment in early 20th-century French dramatic literature. The play, known for its complex religious symbolism and poetic language, represents Claudel's distinctive style of dramatic writing.

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December 20, 1912: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 20, 1912?


December 20, 1912 was a Friday and it was the 355th day of the year 1912 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1912 can also be written as 12/20/1912 in the US and as 20/12/1912 in UK and Europe.

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December 20, 1912: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 1912 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 20, 1912: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1912 was Silent Night, Hallowed Night by Elsie Baker, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

  1. - Silent Night, Hallowed Night youtube
  2. - That's How I Need You youtube
  3. - Sardinia March youtube
  4. - I'd Love to Live in Loveland with a Girl Like You youtube
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December 20, 1912: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 1912: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1912 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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December 20, 1912: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 1912 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 1912 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 20, 1912 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:34 pm and setting at 04:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 24, 1912 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1912.

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How old is someone born on December 20, 1912?


Someone born on December 20, 1912 is:

112 years 4 months old,

or 1348 months and 24 days old,

or 5864 weeks and 5 days old,

or 41053 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1912?

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