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see horoscope and birth chart for December 21, 1917What happened on Friday, December 21, 1917?
About December 21st, 1917, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 21st, 1917 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: The Crucifix by John McCormack & Reinald Werrenrath
- Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery
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What day of the week was December 21, 1917?
December 21, 1917 was a Friday and it was the 355th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1917 can also be written as 12/21/1917 in the US and as 21/12/1917 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 21, 1917?
Famous people born on December 21, 1917:
![Heinrich Böll]()
Heinrich BöllProminent German novelist and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate who critically examined post-World War II West German society through his...
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David BohmInfluential theoretical physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics, philosophy of science, and holistic theories of...
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Alicia AlonsoLegendary Cuban prima ballerina who was a pivotal figure in Cuban ballet, renowned for her exceptional artistic talent and international...
![Diana Athill]()
Diana AthillAcclaimed English author and literary editor known for her memoirs and significant contributions to publishing in the 20th century.
December 21, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 21, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1917 was The Crucifix by John McCormack & Reinald Werrenrath, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
- John McCormack & Reinald Werrenrath - The Crucifix
- Marion Harris - They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me
- Boston Symphony Orchestra - Lohengrin, Act III Prelude
December 21, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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 21, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Fire 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 birthDecember 21, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1917 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 1917 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 21, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:43 am and setting at 01:08 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 1917.
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Your place in the Universe on December 21, 1917
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Someone born on December 21, 1917 is:
108 years 7 months old,
or 1303 months and 13 days old,
or 5667 weeks and 3 days old,
or 39672 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1917?
There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 21st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1917?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 21, 1917.
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Why 1917 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 21, 1917, a 1917 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The soundtrack around December 21, 1917 included “The Crucifix” by John McCormack & Reinald Werrenrath, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 21, 1917 included The Man from Painted Post, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 21, 1917 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Heinrich Böll, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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