Historical Events In 1916

Sep 14   Eric Bentley, England, critic/writer (In Search of Theater) on this day in history.   

Sep 14   Josiah Royce, US philosopher (Conception of Immortality), dies on this day in history.   

Sep 15   1st tank used in war, "Little Willies" at Battle of Flors, France in the year 1916.   

Sep 15   On this day in history first tank used in war, "Little Willies" at Battle of Flors, France   

Sep 15   On this day in history isidore Edouard Legouix, composer, dies at 82   

Sep 15   Margaret Lockwood, Karachi India, actress (Lady Vanishes) on this day in history.   

Sep 15   Sgt. Donal Forrester Brown, 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment, won the Victoria Cross at High Wood, Somme France on this day in history.   

Sep 16   In the year 1916 lord Ryder of Eaton hastings, CEO (Intl Publishing House)   

Sep 16   Prv. John Chipman Kerr (49 Cdn. Infantry Batt.( wins the Victoria Cross at the Somme, France in the year 1916.   

Sep 17   40,000 Amsterdam demonstrators demand general voting right in the year 1916.   

Sep 17   In the year 1916 mary [Florence Elinor] Stewart, UK, sci-fi author (Crystal Cave)   

Sep 18   John J Rhodes, (Rep-R-Az) on this day in history.   

Sep 19   In the year 1916 1st landing on Schiphol (Farman F-22 of Soesterberg)   

Sep 21   Jagernath Lachmon, premier Suriname on this day in history.   

Sep 24   On this day in history indians Marty Kavanaugh, hits AL's 1st pinch-hit grand slam   

Sep 24   On this day in history john Lapsley, British air marshal   

Sep 25   Julius Fucik, composer, dies at 44 on this day in history.   

Sep 25   Tolia Nikiprowetzsy, composer on this day in history.   

Sep 26   In the year 1916 bishop speak against Catholics in trade unions   

Sep 27   1st Native American Day celebrated, honoring American Indians in the year 1916.   

Sep 27   On this day in history emile A G Verhaeren, Belgian writer (Les Heures du Soir), dies at 61   

Sep 27   Samuel S Stratton, (Rep-D-NY, 1959- ) in the year 1916.   

Sep 28   The birth of Peter Finch, English film actor on this day in history.   

Sep 29   On this day in history american John D. Rockerfeller becomes the world's first billionaire   

Sep 29   In the year 1916 carl Ronald Giles, cartoonist   

Sep 29   John D. Rockefeller becomes the first billionaire in the year 1916.   

Sep 30   Giants lose to Braves 8-3, ends 26 consecutive win streak in the year 1916.   

Oct 01   Tibor Reich, textile designer on this day in history.   

Oct 02   In the year 1916 benjamin Kidel, English sociologist (Social Evolution), dies at 58   

Oct 02   In the year 1916 grover Cleveland Alexander records his 16th shutout of year   

Oct 03   Angeles Alvarino Deleira, biologist/oceanographer/writer on this day in history.   

Oct 03   On this day in history the birth of James Herriot, Scottish vet and author   

Oct 04   On this day in history market Street's "Path of Gold" lit for 1st time   

Oct 04   On this day in history owen Tudor Williams, civil engineer   

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Jan 01   In the year 1916 birth of earl Wrightson, Balt Md, singer (Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue)   

Jan 03   Antonio Estevez, composer was born in the year 1916.   

Jan 03   Betty Furness, NYC, actress/consumer activist (Studio 1) was born in the year 1916.   

Jan 03   Bernard Greenhouse, American cellist was born in the year 1916.   

Jan 04   Catherina Elisabeth "Tootje" Vreede, portrait painter was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Robert Parrish, Columbus Ga, director (Casino Royale) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Lionel Newman, American film music composer (d. 1989) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Philip Bezanson, composer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Grenville M. Dodge, American Civil War Union Army Major General (b. 1831) died on this day in history.   

Jan 08   Ada Rehan, Irish-born American actress (b. 1860) died in the year 1916.   

Jan 14   On this day in history otto Ammon, German anthropologist/sociologist, dies at 73   

Jan 15   Modest Tchaikovsky, Russian writer (b. 1850) died on this day in history.   

Jan 16   In the year 1916 arnold Aletrino, Dut physician-criminologist (From Death), dies at 57   

Jan 22   On this day in history iwan Knorr, composer, dies at 63   

Jan 29   In the year 1916 edward Hubertus Joannes Keurvils, composer, dies at 62   

Feb 01   Anton Simon, composer, dies at 65 in the year 1916.