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

World War I: Austrian sabotage causes the sinking of the Italian battleship Leonardo da Vinci in Taranto. Date: August 2, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 2 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Woodrow Wilson Reelected President of the United States,…

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…

World War I: Italy declares war on Germany. 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 1916World War I: 6th Indian Division Surrenders at Siege of Kut, April 29, 1916Battle of Verdun: German…

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…

Boston Elevated Railway Company's streetcar No. 393 smashes through the warning gates of the open Summer Street drawbridge in Boston, Massachusetts, plunging into the frigid waters of Fort Point Channel, killing 46 people. Date: November 7, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 7 📅 Events on this day in 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 1916Ernest Shackleton Rescues Stranded Men on Elephant…