Page 14: Historical Events In 1916

Sep 14   In the year 1916 eric Bentley, England, critic/writer (In Search of Theater)   

Sep 14   In the year 1916 josiah Royce, US philosopher (Conception of Immortality), dies   

Sep 15   On this day in history 1st tank used in war, "Little Willies" at Battle of Flors, France   

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   On this day in history lord Ryder of Eaton hastings, CEO (Intl Publishing House)   

Sep 16   On this day in history prv. John Chipman Kerr (49 Cdn. Infantry Batt.( wins the Victoria Cross at the Somme, France   

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

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

Sep 18   In the year 1916 john J Rhodes, (Rep-R-Az)   

Sep 19   On this day in history 1st landing on Schiphol (Farman F-22 of Soesterberg)   

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

Sep 24   Indians Marty Kavanaugh, hits AL's 1st pinch-hit grand slam in the year 1916.   

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

Sep 25   On this day in history julius Fucik, composer, dies at 44   

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

Sep 26   On this day in history bishop speak against Catholics in trade unions   

Sep 27   1st Native American Day celebrated, honoring American Indians on this day in history.   

Sep 27   In the year 1916 emile A G Verhaeren, Belgian writer (Les Heures du Soir), dies at 61   

Sep 27   On this day in history samuel S Stratton, (Rep-D-NY, 1959- )   

Sep 28   On this day in history the birth of Peter Finch, English film actor   

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

Sep 29   Carl Ronald Giles, cartoonist in the year 1916.   

Sep 29   On this day in history john D. Rockefeller becomes the first billionaire.   

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

Oct 01   Tibor Reich, textile designer in the year 1916.   

Oct 02   On this day in history 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   On this day in history angeles Alvarino Deleira, biologist/oceanographer/writer   

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

Oct 04   Market Street's "Path of Gold" lit for 1st time in the year 1916.   

Oct 04   Owen Tudor Williams, civil engineer on this day in history.   

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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 on this day in history.   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of betty Furness, NYC, actress/consumer activist (Studio 1)   

Jan 03   Bernard Greenhouse, American cellist was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Catherina Elisabeth "Tootje" Vreede, portrait painter was born in the year 1916.   

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

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of lionel Newman, American film music composer (d. 1989)   

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of philip Bezanson, composer   

Jan 03   On this day in history death of grenville M. Dodge, American Civil War Union Army Major General (b. 1831)   

Jan 08   On this day in history death of ada Rehan, Irish-born American actress (b. 1860)   

Jan 14   Otto Ammon, German anthropologist/sociologist, dies at 73 on this day in history.   

Jan 15   Modest Tchaikovsky, Russian writer (b. 1850) died in the year 1916.   

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

Jan 22   Iwan Knorr, composer, dies at 63 on this day in history.   

Jan 29   Edward Hubertus Joannes Keurvils, composer, dies at 62 on this day in history.   

Feb 01   In the year 1916 anton Simon, composer, dies at 65