Date: December 18, 1916
Battle of Verdun: German attack captures Côte 265 at the west end of Mort-Homme but the French 75th Infantry Brigade manages to hold Côte 295 at the east end. Date: March 14, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 14 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day…
World War I: During a mine warfare in high altitude on the Dolomites, the Italian troops conquer the Col di Lana held by the Austrian army. Date: April 18, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 18 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
World War I: In France, the Battle of Verdun begins. Date: February 21, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 21 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Battle of Gallipoli Ends in Ottoman Victory, January 9, 1916Romania Declares War on Austria-Hungary, Enters…
The Everett massacre takes place in Everett, Washington as political differences lead to a shoot-out between the Industrial Workers of the World organizers and local police. Date: November 5, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 5 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
A seventeen-year-old farmworker, Jesse Washington, is infamously lynched in Waco, Texas, USA, after being convicted of rape and murder. Date: May 15, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 15 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916US Senate Confirms Louis Brandeis, First…
World War I: Romania signs a secret treaty with the Entente Powers. According to the treaty, Romania agreed to join the war on the Allied side. Date: August 17, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 17 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…