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