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What happened on Sunday December 16, 1917?

About December 16th, 1917, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 16, 1917, Bolshevik forces captured the port city of Sevastopol in Crimea during the Russian Civil War.
  • Day of the week: December 16th, 1917 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Beale Street Blues by Earl Fuller's Novelty Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery

More about December 16th, 1917? See below for more news and curiosities on December 16th, 1917.

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December 16, 1917: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1917:

  • Bolsheviks capture Sevastopol On December 16, 1917, Bolshevik forces captured the port city of Sevastopol in Crimea during the Russian Civil War. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Birth of science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke On December 16, 1917, Arthur C. Clarke, the renowned British science fiction author, was born in Minehead, Somerset, England. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • German Air Force establishes Jagdstaffel 47 On December 16, 1917, the German Air Force established Jagdstaffel 47, a fighter squadron during World War I. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Launch of USS Sigourney The U.S. Navy destroyer Sigourney was launched by the Fore River Shipbuilding Company in Quincy, Massachusetts. This vessel would contribute to the United States' naval capabilities during World War I, representing the country's growing maritime strength.

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December 16, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 16, 1917?


December 16, 1917 was a Sunday and it was the 350th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1917 can also be written as 12/16/1917 in the US and as 16/12/1917 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 16, 1917?


Famous people born on December 16, 1917:

  • Arthur Clarke
    Arthur Clarke

    Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction writer, futurist, and inventor, best known for his groundbreaking novels including '2001: A Space Odyssey' and his influential ideas on space exploration and science communication. [bio]

  • Wroklaw (Poland)
    Wroklaw (Poland)

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December 16, 1917: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 1917:

  • Frank Gotch
    Frank Gotch

    American wrestler (b. 1878).

  • Yosef Lishansky
    Yosef Lishansky
  • Jean-François Borson
    Jean-François Borson

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December 16, 1917: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1917 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, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1917 was Beale Street Blues by Earl Fuller's Novelty Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

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December 16, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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December 16, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 16, 1917 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 1917 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, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:05 am and setting at 08:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 1917.

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How old is someone born on December 16, 1917?


Someone born on December 16, 1917 is:

108 years 5 months old,

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or 5658 weeks and 1 day old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1917?

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