World War I: Central Powers Capture Bucharest, December 6, 1916

The Black Tom explosion in New York Harbor kills four and destroys some $20,000,000 worth of military goods. Date: July 30, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 30 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Preparedness Day Bombing in San Francisco Kills…

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 1916British Pass Military Service Act Introduces Conscription in UK…

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 1916British Pass Military Service Act Introduces Conscription in UK – January 27,…

World War I: In France, the Battle of Verdun begins. Date: February 21, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 21 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916National Defense Act Expands U.S. National Guard by 450,000 Men June 3, 1916Battle of Verdun:…

Jeannette Rankin is the first woman elected to the United States Congress. Date: November 7, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 7 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1916Margaret Sanger Opens First U.S. Family Planning Clinic, October 16, 1916Iyasu V Deposed…