Italy Declares War on Germany in World War I, August 28, 1916

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) More events from 1916Battle of Verdun: German Capture of Côte 265, French Hold Côte 295,…

Mexican Revolution: Pancho Villa leads nearly 500 Mexican raiders in an attack against the border town of Columbus, New Mexico. Date: March 9, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Jesse Washington Lynching in Waco,…

World War I: Battle of Jutland: The British Grand Fleet engages the High Seas Fleet in the largest naval battle of the war, which proves indecisive. Date: May 31, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 31 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

Anzac Day is commemorated for the first time on the first anniversary of the landing at ANZAC Cove. Date: April 25, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 25 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916World War I: Red Baron Wins First…

Ernest Shackleton completes the rescue of all of his men stranded on Elephant Island in Antarctica. Date: August 30, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 30 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Mary Pickford Signs First Million-Dollar Film Contract, June 24,…

Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann become the first German aviators to earn the Pour le Mérite, receive the German Empire's highest military award, for achieving eight aerial victories each over Allied aircraft. Date: January 12, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 12 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅…