Shackleton Launches Rescue Lifeboat from Elephant Island, April 24, 1916
Date: April 24, 1916
Date: April 24, 1916
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 1916Pancho Villa Attacks Columbus, New Mexico in…
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 1916Woodrow Wilson Reelected President of the United States, November 7, 1916Boeing Founded…
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…
In Russia, Pavel Milyukov delivers in the State Duma the famous "stupidity or treason" speech, precipitating the downfall of the government of Boris Stürmer. Date: November 1, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 1 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Battle…
The Quebec Bridge's central span collapses, killing 11 men. The bridge previously collapsed completely on August 29, 1907. Date: September 11, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 11 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Boeing Founded in Seattle by William Boeing…