What happened on Wednesday November 01, 1916?

Here's what happened on November 01, 1916:

• Battle of the Somme Continues Ongoing fighting on the Ancre heights marked another brutal day in the prolonged Battle of the Somme, one of the largest and bloodiest battles of World War I, characterized by immense human casualties and challenging terrain.
• 1916 U.S. Presidential Election In a closely contested election, Democratic incumbent Woodrow Wilson narrowly defeated Republican candidate Charles E. Hughes, securing his second term as President of the United States during a critical period of World War I.
• First Woman Elected to U.S. House of Representatives Jeannette Rankin from Montana made history by becoming the first woman elected to the United States House of Representatives, a groundbreaking moment for women's political representation in the United States.
• Milyukov's Critical Speech in Russian State Duma Pavel Milyukov, a prominent Russian politician, delivered a scathing speech in the State Duma criticizing the government's handling of World War I. His famous phrase questioning whether the government's actions were a result of 'stupidity or treason' was a pivotal moment that led to the downfall of Boris Stürmer's government, highlighting the growing political tensions in Imperial Russia during the war.
• French Recapture of Fort Vaux French forces successfully recaptured Fort Vaux near Verdun, a significant strategic point in the Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and most devastating battles of World War I.
• First 40-Hour Work Week in the United States The Endicott-Johnson factories in Western New York became pioneers in labor reform by officially implementing the first 40-hour work week, a significant milestone in American labor history that would eventually become a standard across many industries.
• Proclamation of the Kingdom of Poland In a strategic move during World War I, the emperors of Germany and Austria jointly proclaimed the Kingdom of Poland, likely as a political maneuver to gain support and potentially weaken Russian control over Polish territories.
• Dedication of Honan Chapel The Honan Chapel in Cork, Ireland was dedicated, representing a significant moment in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement (1894-1925). The chapel exemplified the cultural renaissance and artistic revival happening in Ireland during this period.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from Nov. 01, 1916

Newspapers from Nov. 01, 1916

November 01, 1916 was a Wednesday and it was the 306th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 01, 1916 can also be written as 11/1/1916 in the US and as 1/11/1916 in UK and Europe.

November 01, 1916 in November 1916 calendar

Famous people died on November 01, 1916:

• Lucindo Faggin
• Edgar Alexander Mearns
• Costantino Palmieri
• Franz von Thun und Hohenstein
• Giuseppe Beleno

Famous people who died in 1916

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 01, 1916 was Joe Turner Blues by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

1. Prince's Orchestra - Joe Turner Blues
2. Marguerite Farrell - By the Sad Luana Shore

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 1st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 01, 1916 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 01, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:20 pm and setting at 10:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 11, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on November 01, 1916

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Someone born on November 01, 1916 is:

108 years 6 months old,

or 1302 months and 13 days old,

or 5663 weeks

or 39641 days old,

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

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 1st 2025.

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

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

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