Date: October 27, 1916
In a bid to prove that women were capable of serving as military dispatch riders, Augusta and Adeline Van Buren arrive in Los Angeles, completing a 60-day, 5,500 mile cross-country trip on motorcycles. Date: September 8, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 8 📅 Events on this day in 1916…
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) More events from 1916Negus Mikael Defeated Near Ethiopian Capital, Securing Zewditu I’s…
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 1916Last Coronation in Hungary for King Charles…
Yuan Shikai abdicates as Emperor of China, restoring the Republic and returning to the Presidency. Date: March 22, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 22 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Yuan Shikai Abdicates as Emperor, Restores Republic, Returns to Presidency…
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…
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 1916US Cavalry…