What happened on Sunday April 02, 1916?

About April 2nd, 1916, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Battle of Verdun, German troops successfully advanced and overtook the strategic Bois de Caillette (Caillette Woods) on the Western Front. This wooded area was a critical location in the intense fighting between German and French forces, representing part of the German offensive to break through French defensive lines.
  • Day of the week: April 2nd, 1916 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Hello, Hawaii, How Are You? by Billy Murray
  • Popular movie: The Queen of Spades directed by Yakov Protazanov

More about April 2nd, 1916? See below for more news and curiosities on April 2nd, 1916.

history

April 02, 1916: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 02, 1916:

  • Battle of Verdun: German Advance in Bois de Caillette During the Battle of Verdun, German troops successfully advanced and overtook the strategic Bois de Caillette (Caillette Woods) on the Western Front. This wooded area was a critical location in the intense fighting between German and French forces, representing part of the German offensive to break through French defensive lines.
  • Uplees Munitions Factory Disaster A catastrophic explosion occurred at the munitions factory in Uplees, near Faversham, Kent, England, resulting in the tragic death of 108 workers. This industrial accident highlighted the dangerous conditions in wartime munitions production during World War I, where workers faced significant risks while manufacturing essential war materials.
  • W.B. Yeats' 'At the Hawk's Well' Premiere The renowned Irish poet and playwright W.B. Yeats presented the first private performance of his innovative play 'At the Hawk's Well' in London. This work was a significant contribution to the Irish Literary Revival and experimental theatre, blending elements of traditional Irish mythology with modernist dramatic techniques.

Events in 1916

April 02, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

Magazines from Apr. 02, 1916

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 1916

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was April 02, 1916?


April 02, 1916 was a Sunday and it was the 93rd day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1916 can also be written as 4/2/1916 in the US and as 2/4/1916 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1916 in April 1916 calendar

timeadventure

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on April 2nd, 1916 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for April 02, 1916
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was April 02, 1916 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
vinyl songs

April 02, 1916: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 02, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 27th and April 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 02, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1916 was Hello, Hawaii, How Are You? by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

  1. - Hello, Hawaii, How Are You? youtube
zodiac

April 02, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 02, 1916! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

April 02, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birth
zodiac

April 02, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

2%

The moon phase on April 02, 1916 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:14 am and setting at 07:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 19, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Apr 18, 1916.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in April 1916


Your place in the Universe on April 02, 1916

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on April 02, 1916?


Someone born on April 02, 1916 is:

109 years 1 month old,

or 1309 months and 1 day old,

or 5691 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39843 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1916?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 02, 1916.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Sunday April 2, 1916