What happened on Sunday December 12, 1915?

Here's what happened on December 12, 1915:

• Yuan Shikai Proclaims Himself Emperor Yuan Shikai, President of the Republic of China, declares the establishment of the Empire of China and proclaims himself Emperor, effectively attempting to end the republican era and restore imperial rule.
• Birth of Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra is born in Hoboken, New Jersey, who would later become one of the most iconic singers and actors of the 20th century, known as 'Ol' Blue Eyes' and the 'Chairman of the Board'.
• First All-Metal Aircraft Test Flight The Junkers J.1, the world's first practical all-metal aircraft, is test flown at Dessau, Germany, marking a significant milestone in aviation technology and design.
• Russian Troops Advance in Persia Russian military forces overrun the city of Hamadan in Persia (modern-day Iran) during World War I, demonstrating the complex geopolitical dynamics of the conflict.
• Aristide Briand Forms French War Government Aristide Briand, a prominent French politician, forms a new war government during World War I, reflecting the ongoing political reorganization in France during the conflict.
• Battle of Kosturino Concludes The Battle of Kosturino ends with British and French forces retreating across the Greek border, marking a significant moment in the Balkan theater of World War I.
• German Destroyer Sunk in Baltic Sea The German destroyer SMS V107 strikes a mine and sinks in the Baltic Sea near Liepāja, Latvia, highlighting the naval risks during World War I.

Events in 1915

December 12, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 12, 1915

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 1915

December 12, 1915 was a Sunday and it was the 346th day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1915 can also be written as 12/12/1915 in the US and as 12/12/1915 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 1915 in December 1915 calendar

Famous people born on December 12, 1915:

• Frank Sinatra

  Frank Sinatra was an iconic American singer, actor, and cultural phenomenon who defined mid-20th century entertainment.

Famous people born in 1915

Famous people born on December 12th

Famous people died on December 12, 1915:

• Amelia Patti
• I marchese di Abergavenny William Neville

Famous people who died in 1915

Famous people who died on December 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 1915 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 1915 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 12, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:35 am and setting at 11:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 21, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1915.

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Your place in the Universe on December 12, 1915

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Someone born on December 12, 1915 is:

109 years 4 months old,

or 1312 months and 27 days old,

or 5708 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39961 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1915?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 12, 1915.

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