World War I: Battle of Verdun Begins, February 21, 1916

Louis Brandeis is sworn in as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court; he is the first American Jew to hold such a position. Date: June 5, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 5 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

World War I: Imperial Russia begins the Erzurum Offensive, leading to the defeat of the Ottoman Empire's Third Army. Date: January 10, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 10 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Governor-General of Korea Establishes Jahyewon Clinic…

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…

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) More events from 1916Easter Rising: Irish Rebels…

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) More events from 1916Boelcke and Immelmann Win Pour le Mérite…

Preparedness Day Bombing: In San Francisco, a bomb explodes on Market Street during a parade, killing ten and injuring 40. Date: July 22, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 22 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Arab Revolt Against Ottoman Empire…