World War I: Britain Introduces Conscription January 27, 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 1916Jesse Washington Lynched in Waco, Texas, May 15, 1916National…

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) More events from 1916World War I: UK 6th Indian Division Surrenders at…

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the French Third Republic sign the secret wartime Sykes-Picot Agreement partitioning former Ottoman territories such as Iraq and Syria. Date: May 16, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 16 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)…

Easter Rising: Irish rebels, led by Patrick Pearse and James Connolly, launch an uprising in Dublin against British rule and proclaim an Irish Republic. Date: April 24, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 24 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Emperor…

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 1916Shackleton Launches Lifeboat from Elephant Island for Endurance Rescue, April…