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Albert Einstein submits his paper, "The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity", which establishes his general theory of relativity, to the journal Annalen der Physik. Date: March 20, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia ā š Other events on March 20 š Events on this day in 1916 š On This Day (Today) More events…
World War I: Mines from SM U-73 sink HMHS Britannic, the largest ship lost in the war. Date: November 21, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia ā š Other events on November 21 š Events on this day in 1916 š On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Everett Massacre Shootout in Washington, November 5, 1916Emperor…
World War I: In the Battle of Verdun, a German unit captures Fort Douaumont, keystone of the French defences, without a fight. Date: February 25, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia ā š Other events on February 25 š Events on this day in 1916 š On This Day (Today) More events from 1916World War I:…
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 ā š Other events on May 15 š Events on this day in 1916 š On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Women Motorcycle Dispatch Riders Complete 5,500-Mile…
World War I: Battle of Romani: Allied forces, under the command of Archibald Murray, defeat an attacking Ottoman army under the command of Friedrich Freiherr Kress von Kressenstein, securing the Suez Canal and beginning the Ottoman retreat from the Sinai Peninsula. Date: August 5, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia ā š Other events on August…
Negus Mikael, marching on the Ethiopian capital in support of his son Emperor Iyasu V, is defeated by Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis, securing the throne for Empress Zewditu I. Date: October 27, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia ā š Other events on October 27 š Events on this day in 1916 š On This Day (Today)…