What happened on Monday October 02, 1916?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1916:

• Battle of the Ancre Heights during World War I During World War I, British forces launched a strategic assault on the German-held Schwaben Redoubt, a critical defensive position along the Ancre River in France. Simultaneously, German troops successfully recaptured Regina Trench from Canadian forces, demonstrating the intense and fluid nature of combat during this period.
• Naval Engagement during Flămânda Offensive in World War I During the Flămânda Offensive in World War I, the Austro-Hungarian Navy engaged Romanian naval forces on the Danube River. In a fierce naval confrontation, enemy ships targeted Romanian torpedo boats SMS Bodrog and SMS Körös. Coast batteries disabled the Bodrog, while intense enemy fire forced the Körös to run aground, highlighting the challenging naval warfare of the period.
• Founding of San Diego Zoo The San Diego Zoo was officially established, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most renowned zoological institutions in the United States. Located in Balboa Park, the zoo would go on to become a leader in conservation, research, and animal care.
• Grover Cleveland Alexander's Baseball Achievement Pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander recorded his 16th shutout of the year, a remarkable achievement in Major League Baseball that underscored his exceptional pitching skills during the 1916 season.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1916

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1916

October 02, 1916 was a Monday and it was the 276th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1916 can also be written as 10/2/1916 in the US and as 2/10/1916 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1916 in October 1916 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1916:

• Ángel Suquía Goicoechea

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on October 2nd

Famous people died on October 02, 1916:

• Dimčo Debeljanov
• Curt A. Stark

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on October 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1916 was Have a Heart by Olive Kline & Lambert Murphy, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Olive Kline & Lambert Murphy - Have a Heart
2. Nora Bayes - For Dixie and Uncle Sam
3. Billy Murray - Pretty Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1916 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:50 am and setting at 09:57 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1916

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Someone born on October 02, 1916 is:

108 years 7 months old,

or 1303 months and 12 days old,

or 5667 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39671 days old,

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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

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

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