Page 14: Historical Events In 1916

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

Sep 14   On this day in history 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   First tank used in war, "Little Willies" at Battle of Flors, France on this day in history.   

Sep 15   Isidore Edouard Legouix, composer, dies at 82 on this day in history.   

Sep 15   On this day in history margaret Lockwood, Karachi India, actress (Lady Vanishes)   

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   Lord Ryder of Eaton hastings, CEO (Intl Publishing House) in the year 1916.   

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   On this day in history 40,000 Amsterdam demonstrators demand general voting right   

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

Sep 18   John J Rhodes, (Rep-R-Az) in the year 1916.   

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

Sep 21   On this day in history jagernath Lachmon, premier Suriname   

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   In the year 1916 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   In the year 1916 1st Native American Day celebrated, honoring American Indians   

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

Sep 27   In the year 1916 samuel S Stratton, (Rep-D-NY, 1959- )   

Sep 28   The birth of Peter Finch, English film actor in the year 1916.   

Sep 29   American John D. Rockerfeller becomes the world's first billionaire in the year 1916.   

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

Sep 29   In the year 1916 john D. Rockefeller becomes the first billionaire.   

Sep 30   On this day in history giants lose to Braves 8-3, ends 26 consecutive win streak   

Oct 01   In the year 1916 tibor Reich, textile designer   

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   In the year 1916 angeles Alvarino Deleira, biologist/oceanographer/writer   

Oct 03   In the year 1916 the birth of James Herriot, Scottish vet and author   

Oct 04   In the year 1916 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   On this day in history birth of earl Wrightson, Balt Md, singer (Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue)   

Jan 03   In the year 1916 birth of antonio Estevez, composer   

Jan 03   Betty Furness, NYC, actress/consumer activist (Studio 1) was born on this day in history.   

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

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 in the year 1916.   

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

Jan 06   In the year 1916 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   On this day in history otto Ammon, German anthropologist/sociologist, dies at 73   

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

Jan 16   Arnold Aletrino, Dut physician-criminologist (From Death), dies at 57 on this day in history.   

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

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

Feb 01   Anton Simon, composer, dies at 65 on this day in history.