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What happened on Tuesday December 19, 1916?

About December 19th, 1916, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 19, 1916, the French Army successfully repelled a German offensive at Verdun, marking a significant turning point in the Battle of Verdun during World War I.
  • Day of the week: December 19th, 1916 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Columbia Mixed Quartet
  • Popular movie: Joan the Woman directed by Cecil B. DeMille

More about December 19th, 1916? See below for more news and curiosities on December 19th, 1916.

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December 19, 1916: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 19, 1916:

  • Battle of Verdun: French Army repels German offensive On December 19, 1916, the French Army successfully repelled a German offensive at Verdun, marking a significant turning point in the Battle of Verdun during World War I. source: history.com
  • Suriname Bauxite Company established The Suriname Bauxite Company was established on December 19, 1916, marking a significant development in the bauxite mining industry in Suriname. This company played a crucial role in the extraction and export of bauxite, which is essential for aluminum production. source: bauxite.org
  • Mervyn Wallace: New Zealand cricket player Mervyn Wallace, a notable New Zealand cricketer, was born on December 19, 1916. He contributed to New Zealand cricket during his playing career and is remembered for his performances on the field. source: espncricinfo.com

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December 19, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 19, 1916?


December 19, 1916 was a Tuesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1916 can also be written as 12/19/1916 in the US and as 19/12/1916 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 19, 1916?


Famous people born on December 19, 1916:

  • Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann
    Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann

    Renowned German political scientist and communication researcher who developed the influential 'spiral of silence' theory in media studies.

  • Roy Ward Baker
    Roy Ward Baker

    Prominent English film director known for his work in television and cinema, directing notable productions across multiple genres.

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Famous people born on December 19th

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December 19, 1916: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 19, 1916:

  • Thibaw Min
    Thibaw Min

    King of burma (born in 1859).

  • Carl Wilhelm von Zehender
    Carl Wilhelm von Zehender
  • Ercole Vidari
    Ercole Vidari
  • Alois Beer
    Alois Beer

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on December 19th

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December 19, 1916: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 19, 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 19, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1916 was Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Columbia Mixed Quartet, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

  1. - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing youtube
  2. - The Sunshine of Your Smile youtube
  3. - Chantique De Noel (Holy Night) youtube
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December 19, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th 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 19, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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December 19, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 19, 1916 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 01:28 am and setting at 12:55 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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How old is someone born on December 19, 1916?


Someone born on December 19, 1916 is:

109 years 5 months old,

or 1313 months and 5 days old,

or 5709 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39968 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1916?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 19, 1916.

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