What happened on Saturday September 02, 1916?

About September 2nd, 1916, in brief:

  • Historical events: British pilot William Leefe-Robinson achieved a significant milestone in aerial warfare by becoming the first pilot to successfully shoot down a German airship over British territory during World War I. His daring action marked a crucial moment in defensive air combat strategy.
  • Day of the week: September 2nd, 1916 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: It's a Hundred to One You're in Love by M.J. O'Connell
  • Popular movie: Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages directed by D.W. Griffith

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September 02, 1916: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 02, 1916:

  • First German Airship Shot Down Over Britain British pilot William Leefe-Robinson achieved a significant milestone in aerial warfare by becoming the first pilot to successfully shoot down a German airship over British territory during World War I. His daring action marked a crucial moment in defensive air combat strategy.
  • Romanian Army Advances in Transylvania During the Battle of Transylvania, the Romanian Army captured the strategic city of Orșova in Transylvania, which was then part of Austria-Hungary. This successful operation marked the first phase of their offensive against the Central Powers, with the Romanian forces advancing towards the outskirts of Sibiu.
  • Bulgarian Army Initiates Offensive Against Romania In a significant military engagement during World War I, the Bulgarian Third Army surrounded a Romanian garrison at Turtucaia, which was then part of Romania. This strategic move represented the opening of a new offensive against Romania, a recent ally of the Entente powers.

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

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What day of the week was September 02, 1916?


September 02, 1916 was a Saturday and it was the 246th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1916 can also be written as 9/2/1916 in the US and as 2/9/1916 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 02, 1916?


Famous people born on September 02, 1916:

  • Ömer Lütfi Akad

    Prominent Turkish film director and screenwriter who significantly contributed to the development of Turkish cinema during the mid-20th...

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September 02, 1916: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 02, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 1916 was It's a Hundred to One You're in Love by M.J. O'Connell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

  1. - It's a Hundred to One You're in Love youtube
  2. - At the End of a Beautiful Day youtube
  3. - I Sent My Wife to the Thousand Isles youtube
  4. - Babes in the Wood youtube
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September 02, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:33 am and setting at 09:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Sep 11, 1916.

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How old is someone born on September 02, 1916?


Someone born on September 02, 1916 is:

108 years 8 months old,

or 1304 months and 2 days old,

or 5670 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39691 days old,

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

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