Friday December 22, 1916: on this day

December 22, 1916 was the 357th day of the year 1916, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 22, 1916 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 22, 1916, who was born and died on December 22, 1916, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 1916, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Columbia Mixed Quartet), movies (e.g. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, directed by Stuart Paton), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 22nd, 1916 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 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

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December 22, 1916: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 1916:

  • The british sopwith camel aircraft makes its maiden flight. it was designed to counter the german's fokker aircraft.

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December 22, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 22, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 1916 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 22, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 22, 1916 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on December 22, 1916?


Famous people born on December 22, 1916:

  • Rene Jakob

    France military man.

  • Helen Burns
  • Fernando Corena
  • Jim Hilgemann
  • Juan de Dios Carmona

Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

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December 22, 1916: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 107 years 3 months old,

or 1287 months and 6 days old,

or 5596 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39178 days old,

if you were born on December 22, 1916.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

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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December 22, 1916: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

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December 22, 1916: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 22, 1916:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 1916: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 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 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.

December 22, 1916: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 1916 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  2. - The Sunshine of Your Smile
  3. - Chantique De Noel (Holy Night)

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December 22, 1916: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 1916 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Release year: 1916

Directed by: Stuart Paton

Starring: Allen Holubar, Dan Hanlon, Edna Pendleton, Curtis Benton

Country: United States of America

Joan the Woman

Joan the Woman

Release year: 1916

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Starring: Geraldine Farrar, Raymond Hatton, Hobart Bosworth, Theodore Roberts

Country: United States of America

King Lear

King Lear

Release year: 1916

Directed by: Ernest C. Warde

Starring: Frederick Warde, Lorraine Huling, Wayne Arey, J.H. Gilmour

Country: United States of America

Judex

Judex

Release year: 1916

Directed by: Louis Feuillade

Starring: René Cresté, Musidora, René Poyen, Édouard Mathé

Country: United States of America

The World and the Woman

The World and the Woman

Release year: 1916

Directed by: Frank Lloyd, Eugene Moore

Starring: Jeanne Eagels, Boyd Marshall, Thomas A. Curran, Grace DeCarlton

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Who was the US President on December 22, 1916?

On December 22, 1916 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1916?

On December 22, 1916 the UK Prime Minister was David Lloyd George (Liberal).

Who was the Pope on December 22, 1916?

On December 22, 1916 the Pope was Benedict XV.

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What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

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What happened in 1916?

1916 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Gen Pershing, 15,000 troops chasing Villa into Mexico, stays 10-mos
  • JP Van Limburg Stirum succeeds AWF Idenburg as Governor-General of the Netherlands Indies
  • Jess Willard fights Frank Moran to no decision in 10 for boxing title

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What was the calendar for December 1916?

December 1916 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1916 calendar looked like.

Friday December 22, 1916