Hisdates•ComPage 8: Historical Events In 1916
Sunday, 17 August 2025
May 21 In the year 1916 britain begins "Summer Time" (Daylight Savings Time) 
May 21 Harold Robbins, NYC, author (Moneychangers, Carpetbaggers, Betsy) in the year 1916.
May 21 In the year 1916 the birth of Harold Robbins, American novelist
May 22 On this day in history french troops occupy parts of Fort Douaumont Verdun
May 22 In the year 1916 gordon Binkerd, composer
May 23 On this day in history heavy battles at Fort Douaumont Verdun
May 23 In the year 1916 m Jean Francaix, composer
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 Last British-Indian contract workers arrive in Suriname in the year 1916.
May 24 In the year 1916 roden Cutler, Governor (New South Wales)
May 24 On this day in history uS pilot William Thaw shoots down a German Fokker
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] on this day in history.
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 in the year 1916.
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 C Wright Mills, US sociologist (Power Elite) [or Aug 28] in the year 1916.
May 29 Carl M Story, fiddler in the year 1916.
May 29 In the year 1916 nY Giants win 17th consecutive road game
May 29 In the year 1916 official flag of President of US adopted
May 29 The US Presidential Flag is adopted on this day in history.
May 29 US forces invade Dominican Republic, stay until 1924 in the year 1916.
May 30 In the year 1916 joseph W Kennedy, scientist (1 of 4 discoverers of plutonium)
May 31 Battle of Skagerrak British-German sea battle at Jutland (10,000 dead) on this day in history.
May 31 Battle of Skagerrak: Brit-German sea battle at Jutland (10,000 dead) in the year 1916.
May 31 In the year 1916 battle of Skagerrak: British-German sea battle at Jutland (10,000 dead)
May 31 On this day in history bert Haanstra, Holten Netherlands, director (Fanfare)
May 31 British battle cruiser Invincible explodes, killing all but 6 on this day in history.
May 31 During WWI British & German fleets fight Battle of Jutland in the year 1916.
May 31 Horace Hood, British spy (Battle of Jutland), dies in battle on this day in history.
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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