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see horoscope and birth chart for December 26, 1916What happened on Tuesday December 26, 1916?
About December 26th, 1916, in brief:
- Historical events: Imperial German Navy airships conducted a groundbreaking bombing mission against Petrograd (modern-day St. Petersburg), the royal capital of the Russian Empire. This raid marked a significant escalation in aerial warfare during World War I, demonstrating the emerging strategic importance of airborne military operations.
- Day of the week: December 26th, 1916 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: 1812 Overture, Part 1 by Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards
- Popular movie: Joan the Woman directed by Cecil B. DeMille
More about December 26th, 1916? See below for more news and curiosities on December 26th, 1916.
Table of contents
- December 26, 1916: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 26, 1916?
- December 26, 1916: Number 1 song on that day
- December 26, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 26, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 26, 1916?
- Back in 1916
December 26, 1916: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 26, 1916:
- First German Airship Bombing Raid on Russian Capital Imperial German Navy airships conducted a groundbreaking bombing mission against Petrograd (modern-day St. Petersburg), the royal capital of the Russian Empire. This raid marked a significant escalation in aerial warfare during World War I, demonstrating the emerging strategic importance of airborne military operations.
- Joseph Joffre Elevated to Marshal of France General Joseph Joffre was promoted to the prestigious rank of Marshal of France, a significant military honor recognizing his leadership during World War I. As Commander-in-Chief of the French Army in the early stages of the war, Joffre played a crucial role in the Battle of the Marne and the overall French war effort.
- Frank Penn, English Cricket Player, Passes Away Frank Penn, a notable English cricket player who represented England in a single Test match against Australia in 1880, died on this date. Though his international cricket career was brief, he was part of the early generation of cricketers who helped establish the sport's international competitive landscape.
December 26, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 26, 1916?
December 26, 1916 was a Tuesday and it was the 361st day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 26, 1916 can also be written as 12/26/1916 in the US and as 26/12/1916 in UK and Europe.
December 26, 1916: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 26, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 26, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1916 was 1812 Overture, Part 1 by Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
- Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards - 1812 Overture, Part 1
December 26, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.
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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 26, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dragon 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 26, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 26, 1916 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 26, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 08:16 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 26, 1916
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How old is someone born on December 26, 1916?
Someone born on December 26, 1916 is:
108 years 4 months old,
or 1300 months and 17 days old,
or 5655 weeks
or 39585 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1916?
There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1916?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 26, 1916.
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Back in 1916
