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Historical Events In 1916
Friday, 23 August 2019
May 21 Britain begins "Summer Time" (Daylight Savings Time) on this day in history. 
May 21 On this day in history harold Robbins, NYC, author (Moneychangers, Carpetbaggers, Betsy)
May 21 The birth of Harold Robbins, American novelist on this day in history.
May 22 French troops occupy parts of Fort Douaumont Verdun on this day in history.
May 22 On this day in history gordon Binkerd, composer
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 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 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] in the year 1916.
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 in the year 1916.
May 27 In the year 1916 joseph S Gallieni, General/military governor of Paris, dies
May 27 Norman Griggs, VP (Building Society Association) on this day in history.
May 28 C Wright Mills, US sociologist (Power Elite) [or Aug 28] in the year 1916.
May 29 In the year 1916 carl M Story, fiddler
May 29 On this day in history nY Giants win 17th consecutive road game
May 29 Official flag of President of US adopted on this day in history.
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 Battle of Skagerrak British-German sea battle at Jutland (10,000 dead) in the year 1916.
May 31 In the year 1916 battle of Skagerrak: Brit-German sea battle at Jutland (10,000 dead)
May 31 On this day in history 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 on this day in history.
May 31 In the year 1916 horace Hood, British spy (Battle of Jutland), dies in battle
Jun 01 German attack on Fort Vaux, Verdun in the year 1916.
Jun 02 On this day in history german troops under Lt Rackow take Fort Vaux
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