What happened this day in history December 19, 1916

What are the important events that happened on December 19, 1916? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 19, 1916: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 19, 1916 is the 354th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 12 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 6, 1916 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘trihectapentacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $9,247.75. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Sagittarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dragon is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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December 19, 1916 Historical Events

  • 1916
    World War I: Battle of Verdun – On the Western Front, the French Army successfully holds off the German Army and drives it back to its starting position.

Who were born on December 19, 1916?

  • 1916
    Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann, German political scientist (d. 2010)
  • 1916
    Roy Ward Baker, English film director (d. 2010)

Who died on December 19, 1916?

  • 1916
    Thibaw Min, King of Burma (b. 1859)

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