Date: August 5, 1916
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 1916First Anzac Day Commemorated at ANZAC Cove,…
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 1916US Cavalry Crosses Mexico Border to Hunt Pancho Villa, March 16, 1916SS Maloja Sinks After…
Yuan Shikai abdicates as Emperor of China, restoring the Republic and returning to the Presidency. Date: March 22, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 22 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Quebec Bridge Central Span Collapses, Killing 11 Men – September…
US federal employees win the right to Workers' compensation by Federal Employers Liability Act (39 Stat. 742; 5 U.S.C. 751) Date: September 7, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 7 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Migratory Bird Treaty Signed by…
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 1916World War I: Russia Launches Erzurum Offensive, Defeats Ottoman Third Army, January 10, 1916Samuel Goldwyn…
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…