Battle of Verdun: Germans Capture Fort Douaumont, February 25, 1916

World War I: Germany declares war on Romania. Date: August 28, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 28 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Yuan Shikai Abdicates as Emperor, Restores Republic, Returns to Presidency March 22, 1916Battle of Verdun Ends, French…

World War I: Leefe Robinson destroys the German airship Schütte-Lanz SL 11 over Cuffley, north of London; the first German airship to be shot down on British soil. Date: September 3, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 3 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)…

Woodrow Wilson is reelected as President of the United States. Date: November 7, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 7 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Ottawa Parliament Centre Block Burns, Seven Die – February 3, 1916World War I: Red Baron…

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 1916Kingdom of Poland Proclaimed by Germany and Austria-Hungary, November 5, 1916Battle of Gallipoli Ends in…

Easter Rising: After six days of fighting, Irish rebel leaders surrender to British forces in Dublin, bringing the Easter Rising to an end. Date: April 29, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 29 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Germany Declares…

World War I: The UK's 6th Indian Division surrenders to Ottoman Forces at the Siege of Kut in one of the largest surrenders of British forces up to that point. Date: April 29, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 29 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This…