Lebanese Nationalists Executed in Beirut’s Martyrs’ Square May 6, 1916

World War I: During the East African Campaign, colonial forces of the Belgian Congo (Force Publique) under the command of Charles Tombeur capture the town of Tabora after heavy fighting. Date: September 19, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 19 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This…

In a bid to prove that women were capable of serving as military dispatch riders, Augusta and Adeline Van Buren arrive in Los Angeles, completing a 60-day, 5,500 mile cross-country trip on motorcycles. Date: September 8, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 8 📅 Events on this day in 1916…

Iyasu V is proclaimed deposed as ruler of Ethiopia in a palace coup in favor of his aunt Zewditu. Date: September 27, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 27 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916US Cavalry Crosses Mexico Border to…

World War I: Battle of Fromelles: British and Australian troops attack German trenches as part of the Battle of the Somme. Date: July 19, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 19 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916New Zealand Labour Party…

World War I: The Central Powers capture Bucharest. Date: December 6, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 6 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916World War I: Battle of Verdun Begins in France, February 21, 1916Ottawa Parliament Centre Block Burns, Seven…