Hisdates•ComPage 8: Historical Events In 1916
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
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 In the year 1916 the birth of Harold Robbins, American novelist
May 22 French troops occupy parts of Fort Douaumont Verdun in the year 1916.
May 22 Gordon Binkerd, composer in the year 1916.
May 23 In the year 1916 heavy battles at Fort Douaumont Verdun
May 23 On this day in history m Jean Francaix, composer
May 24 Conscription begins in Britain in the year 1916.
May 24 French driven out of Fort Douaumont after 500 killed or injured in the year 1916.
May 24 In the year 1916 last British-Indian contract workers arrive in Suriname
May 24 On this day in history roden Cutler, Governor (New South Wales)
May 24 On this day in history uS pilot William Thaw shoots down a German Fokker
May 25 Jack Marsh, cricketer (Aboriginal bowler played for NSW 1900-03), dies on this day in history.
May 25 Lou van Rees, Dutch impresario [or May 29] on this day in history.
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 on this day in history.
May 27 Norman Griggs, VP (Building Society Association) in the year 1916.
May 28 C Wright Mills, US sociologist (Power Elite) [or Aug 28] in the year 1916.
May 29 On this day in history carl M Story, fiddler
May 29 NY Giants win 17th consecutive road game in the year 1916.
May 29 On this day in history 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) in the year 1916.
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 Bert Haanstra, Holten Netherlands, director (Fanfare) in the year 1916.
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 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 In the year 1916 german troops under Lt Rackow take Fort Vaux
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