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see horoscope and birth chart for December 16, 1945What happened on Sunday December 16, 1945?
About December 16th, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: In a horrific act of racial violence, the Short family home in Fontana, California was deliberately set on fire, resulting in the deaths of Helen Short and her two young children, Barry and Carol Ann. Initially disguised as an accident, investigations later confirmed this as a deliberate arson attack motivated by racial hatred.
- Day of the week: December 16th, 1945 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: White Christmas by Bing Crosby
- Popular movie: The Stork Club directed by Hal Walker
More about December 16th, 1945? See below for more news and curiosities on December 16th, 1945.
Table of contents
- December 16, 1945: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 16, 1945?
- Who was born on December 16, 1945?
- December 16, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 16, 1945?
- Back in 1945
December 16, 1945: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1945:
- Tragic Racial Violence Against Black Family in California In a horrific act of racial violence, the Short family home in Fontana, California was deliberately set on fire, resulting in the deaths of Helen Short and her two young children, Barry and Carol Ann. Initially disguised as an accident, investigations later confirmed this as a deliberate arson attack motivated by racial hatred.
- Cleveland Rams NFL Championship Victory The Cleveland Rams secured the NFL championship on December 16, 1945, marking a significant achievement in professional football during the post-World War II era.
December 16, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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December 16, 1945: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Washington Redskins - Cleveland Rams : 14 - 15
What day of the week was December 16, 1945?
December 16, 1945 was a Sunday and it was the 350th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1945 can also be written as 12/16/1945 in the US and as 16/12/1945 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 16, 1945?
Famous people born on December 16, 1945:
- Tony Hicks
Guitarist and founding member of the iconic British rock band The Hollies, known for their harmonies and significant contribution to 1960s...
- Bobby George
Renowned English darts player and television personality famous for his flamboyant style and commentary in professional darts during the...
December 16, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 1945:
- Giovanni III Agnelli
Giovanni Agnelli was a prominent Italian industrialist and key leader of Fiat, playing a crucial role in transforming the company into a...
- Fumimaro Konoe
Japanese lawyer and politician, 23rd prime minister of japan (b. 1891).
- Martha Stettler
December 16, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1945 was White Christmas by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
- Bing Crosby - White Christmas
- Frank Sinatra - White Christmas
December 16, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood 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 16, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1945 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 1945 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 16, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:46 pm and setting at 05:19 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 19, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Dec 19, 1945.
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Your place in the Universe on December 16, 1945
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Someone born on December 16, 1945 is:
79 years 4 months old,
or 952 months and 18 days old,
or 4142 weeks
or 28994 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1945?
There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1945?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 16, 1945.
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