Date: January 12, 1916
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 → 📅 Other events on March 20 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
In Brushaber v. Union Pacific Railroad Co., the Supreme Court of the United States declares the federal income tax constitutional. Date: January 24, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Italy Declares War on Germany…
The Black Tom explosion in New York Harbor kills four and destroys some $20,000,000 worth of military goods. Date: July 30, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 30 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Governor-General Establishes Jahyewon Hansen’s Disease Clinic in…
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: The Battle of Verdun ends when the second French offensive pushes the Germans back two or three kilometres, causing them to cease their attacks. Date: December 18, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 18 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
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 1916Ottawa Parliament Centre Block Burns, Seven Die – February 3, 1916Shackleton Arrives at South Georgia…