Hisdates•ComPage 8: Historical Events In 1916
Thursday, 18 September 2025
May 21 On this day in history 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 On this day in history gordon Binkerd, composer
May 23 Heavy battles at Fort Douaumont Verdun on this day in history.
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 in the year 1916.
May 24 Last British-Indian contract workers arrive in Suriname on this day in history.
May 24 Roden Cutler, Governor (New South Wales) in the year 1916.
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 in the year 1916.
May 25 In the year 1916 lou van Rees, Dutch impresario [or May 29]
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) on this day in history.
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 In the year 1916 joseph W Kennedy, scientist (1 of 4 discoverers of plutonium)
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 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 Bert Haanstra, Holten Netherlands, director (Fanfare) in the year 1916.
May 31 British battle cruiser Invincible explodes, killing all but 6 on this day in history.
May 31 In the year 1916 during WWI British & German fleets fight Battle of Jutland
May 31 Horace Hood, British spy (Battle of Jutland), dies in battle on this day in history.
Jun 01 On this day in history german attack on Fort Vaux, Verdun
Jun 02 German troops under Lt Rackow take Fort Vaux on this day in history.
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