Date: January 24, 1916
World War I: First day on the Somme: On the first day of the Battle of the Somme 19,000 soldiers of the British Army are killed and 40,000 wounded. Date: July 1, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 1 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day…
The Canadian province of Manitoba grants women the right to vote and run for office in provincial elections (although still excluding women of Indigenous or Asian heritage), marking the first time women in Canada are granted voting rights. Date: January 28, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 28 📅 Events…
World War I: Battle of Magdhaba: Allied forces defeat Turkish forces in the Sinai Peninsula. Date: December 23, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 23 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Arab Revolt Against Ottoman Empire Begins June 5, 1916US Federal…
World War I: The British government passes the Military Service Act that introduces conscription in the United Kingdom. Date: January 27, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 27 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Costa Rica Signs Buenos Aires Copyright Treaty,…
Costa Rica signs the Buenos Aires Convention, a copyright treaty. Date: November 30, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 30 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Battle of Gallipoli Ends in Ottoman Victory January 9, 1916Arab Revolt Against Ottoman Empire Begins…
The Centre Block of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada burns down with the loss of seven lives. Date: February 3, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 3 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Shackleton Launches Rescue Lifeboat from Elephant…