World War I: Battle of Fromelles: British and Australian troops attack German trenches as part of the Battle of the Somme. Date: July 19, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 19 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)
Max Reger's Hebbel Requiem is first performed in a memorial concert for the composer, conducted by Philipp Wolfrum. Date: July 16, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 16 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)
In Seattle, Washington, William Boeing and George Conrad Westervelt incorporate Pacific Aero Products (later renamed Boeing). Date: July 15, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 15 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)
Battle of Delville Wood begins as an action within the Battle of the Somme, lasting until 3 September 1916. Date: July 14, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 14 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)
The New Zealand Labour Party was founded in Wellington. Date: July 7, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 7 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)
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…
World War I: In "the day Sussex died", elements of the Royal Sussex Regiment take heavy casualties in the Battle of the Boar's Head at Richebourg-l'Avoué in France. Date: June 30, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 30 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)
British diplomat turned Irish nationalist Roger Casement is sentenced to death for his part in the Easter Rising. Date: June 29, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 29 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)
Mary Pickford becomes the first female film star to sign a million-dollar contract. Date: June 24, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 24 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire was declared by Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca. Date: June 10, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 10 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)