What happened on Sunday January 02, 1916?

Here's what happened on January 02, 1916:

• First Successful Stored Blood Transfusion The British Royal Army Medical Corps achieved a groundbreaking medical milestone by performing the first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. This innovation represented a significant advancement in medical science and military medical treatment during World War I.
• Second Battle of Jaunde: Allied Forces Capture Cameroon Capital During World War I, Allied forces successfully occupied Jaunde (now Yaoundé), the capital of German Cameroon, marking a significant territorial gain in the African theater of the war.
• Geelong Troop Ship Collision and Rescue The British troop ship Geelong was involved in a maritime collision while returning soldiers from the Gallipoli campaign in the Mediterranean Sea. Despite the serious incident, all soldiers and crew members were successfully rescued, highlighting the maritime rescue capabilities of the time.
• Senussi Campaign: British Reconnaissance and Weather Challenges British forces conducted an aerial reconnaissance mission in North Africa, identifying a Senussi camp of 80 tents located 35 miles southeast of the Matruh garrison. The planned assault was significantly delayed by 10 consecutive days of heavy rainfall, demonstrating the challenging environmental conditions of desert warfare.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from Jan. 02, 1916

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 1916

January 02, 1916 was a Sunday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1916 can also be written as 1/2/1916 in the US and as 2/1/1916 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1916 in January 1916 calendar

Famous people died on January 02, 1916:

• Félix Sardá y Salvany

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on January 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1916 was 1812 Overture, Part 1 by Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Regimental Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards - 1812 Overture, Part 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 1916 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:40 am and setting at 02:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on January 02, 1916

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Someone born on January 02, 1916 is:

109 years 4 months old,

or 1312 months and 11 days old,

or 5706 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39944 days old,

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

There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.

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

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

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