What happened on Friday December 22, 1916?

Here's what happened on December 22, 1916:

• Maiden Flight of the Sopwith Camel The British Sopwith Camel, a revolutionary fighter aircraft, made its maiden flight on December 22, 1916, during World War I. Designed as a direct response to the superior German Fokker aircraft, the Sopwith Camel would become one of the most iconic and successful fighter planes of the war. Its exceptional maneuverability and powerful armament made it a crucial asset for the Royal Flying Corps, significantly impacting aerial combat strategies.
• Denmark Ratifies Danish West Indies Treaty On December 22, 1916, following a national referendum held on December 14, the Government of Denmark officially ratified the Treaty of the Danish West Indies. This historic agreement involved the transfer of the Danish West Indies (now the U.S. Virgin Islands) to the United States, marking a significant geopolitical transaction that would reshape territorial ownership in the Caribbean region.

Events in 1916

December 22, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 22, 1916

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 1916

December 22, 1916 was a Friday and it was the 357th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1916 can also be written as 12/22/1916 in the US and as 22/12/1916 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1916 in December 1916 calendar

December 22, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 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 22nd is Capricorn.

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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 22, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 1916 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:56 am and setting at 03:14 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 22, 1916

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Someone born on December 22, 1916 is:

108 years 4 months old,

or 1300 months and 22 days old,

or 5655 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39590 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 1916?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 22, 1916.

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