Hisdates•ComHistorical Events In 1916
Saturday, 07 September 2024
May 21 In the year 1916 britain begins "Summer Time" (Daylight Savings Time) 
May 21 Harold Robbins, NYC, author (Moneychangers, Carpetbaggers, Betsy) on this day in history.
May 21 On this day in history the birth of Harold Robbins, American novelist
May 22 On this day in history french troops occupy parts of Fort Douaumont Verdun
May 22 Gordon Binkerd, composer in the year 1916.
May 23 Heavy battles at Fort Douaumont Verdun on this day in history.
May 23 On this day in history m Jean Francaix, composer
May 24 Conscription begins in Britain on this day in history.
May 24 On this day in history french driven out of Fort Douaumont after 500 killed or injured
May 24 Last British-Indian contract workers arrive in Suriname in the year 1916.
May 24 Roden Cutler, Governor (New South Wales) in the year 1916.
May 24 US pilot William Thaw shoots down a German Fokker on this day in history.
May 25 Jack Marsh, cricketer (Aboriginal bowler played for NSW 1900-03), dies on this day in history.
May 25 In the year 1916 lou van Rees, Dutch impresario [or May 29]
May 27 On this day in history groundbreaking begins on Hugh Grant Circle in Bronx
May 27 Groundbreaking begins on Hugh Grant Circle in the Bronx on this day in history.
May 27 Joseph S Gallieni, General/military governor of Paris, dies in the year 1916.
May 27 Norman Griggs, VP (Building Society Association) on this day in history.
May 28 C Wright Mills, US sociologist (Power Elite) [or Aug 28] on this day in history.
May 29 On this day in history carl M Story, fiddler
May 29 In the year 1916 nY Giants win 17th consecutive road game
May 29 On this day in history official flag of President of US adopted
May 29 In the year 1916 the US Presidential Flag is adopted
May 29 On this day in history uS forces invade Dominican Republic, stay until 1924
May 30 Joseph W Kennedy, scientist (1 of 4 discoverers of plutonium) in the year 1916.
May 31 Battle of Skagerrak British-German sea battle at Jutland (10,000 dead) in the year 1916.
May 31 On this day in history battle of Skagerrak: Brit-German sea battle at Jutland (10,000 dead)
May 31 Battle of Skagerrak: British-German sea battle at Jutland (10,000 dead) in the year 1916.
May 31 On this day in history bert Haanstra, Holten Netherlands, director (Fanfare)
May 31 In the year 1916 british battle cruiser Invincible explodes, killing all but 6
May 31 During WWI British & German fleets fight Battle of Jutland on this day in history.
May 31 In the year 1916 horace Hood, British spy (Battle of Jutland), dies in battle
Jun 01 German attack on Fort Vaux, Verdun on this day in history.
Jun 02 On this day in history german troops under Lt Rackow take Fort Vaux
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