What happened on Saturday July 01, 1916?

Here's what happened on July 01, 1916:

• Battle of the Somme Begins The Battle of the Somme, one of the most devastating battles of World War I, commenced in northern France. British and French forces launched a massive offensive against German positions, marking a critical moment in the war's Western Front. The battle would become synonymous with unprecedented military casualties and the brutal nature of trench warfare.
• British Court Martial for Easter Uprising British authorities conduct court martial proceedings related to the recent Easter Rising in Ireland, a significant moment in the ongoing Irish independence movement.
• Dwight D. Eisenhower's Wedding Future U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower marries Mary 'Mamie' Geneva Doud in Denver, Colorado, marking the beginning of a lifelong partnership that would later support his significant military and political career.
• Coca-Cola Formula Introduction Coca-Cola introduces its current formula to the market, a pivotal moment in the company's history that would help establish its global beverage dominance.
• Jersey Shore Shark Attacks A series of shark attacks along the New Jersey coastline result in 4 deaths and one survivor requiring limb amputation. This tragic event would later inspire Peter Benchley's novel 'Jaws', significantly impacting popular culture's perception of sharks.
• Honus Wagner Baseball Record At age 42, Honus Wagner becomes the oldest player to hit an inside-the-park home run, showcasing his exceptional athletic skill and longevity in professional baseball.

Events in 1916

July 01, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 01, 1916

Newspapers from Jul. 01, 1916

July 01, 1916 was a Saturday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1916 can also be written as 7/1/1916 in the US and as 1/7/1916 in UK and Europe.

July 01, 1916 in July 1916 calendar

Famous people born on July 01, 1916:

• Olivia de Havilland

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• Iosif Samuilovič Šklovskij

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on July 1st

Famous people died on July 01, 1916:

• Pëtr Leont'evič Antonov
• Benigno Dalmazzo
• Evelyn Lintott
• Robert Somers-Smith

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on July 1st

July 01, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1916 was Fair Hawaii by Elsie Baker & Reed Miller, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Elsie Baker & Reed Miller - Fair Hawaii
2. Ernest Ball - Good-Bye, Good Luck, God Bless You
3. Al Jolson - Where Did Robinson Crusoe Go with Friday on Saturday Night?
4. Harry Lauder - My Bonny Bonny Jean

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 01, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 01, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 01, 1916 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 01, 1916 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 01, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 05:21 am and setting at 08:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 15, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Jul 15, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on July 01, 1916

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Someone born on July 01, 1916 is:

108 years 11 months old,

or 1307 months and 5 days old,

or 5683 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39787 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 01, 1916?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 01, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 01, 1916.

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