What happened on Sunday September 03, 1916?

Here's what happened on September 03, 1916:

• Battle of Verdun: Allies Repel German Offensive In a critical engagement of World War I, Allied forces successfully turned back German military advances during the Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and most devastating battles of the war. This defensive action represented a significant moment of resistance against German territorial ambitions and helped maintain the strategic balance on the Western Front.
• First German Airship Shot Down on British Soil During World War I, British pilot William Leefe Robinson achieved a significant aerial victory by destroying the German Zeppelin-type airship Schütte-Lanz SL 11 over Cuffley, located north of London. This marked a pivotal moment in aerial warfare, as it was the first German airship to be shot down on British territory, dealing a major psychological blow to German morale and demonstrating the emerging importance of aerial combat strategies.
• British Forces Consolidate Defenses at Guillemont During the ongoing Battle of the Somme, British military forces strategically consolidated their defensive positions along the road between Combles and Ginchy in France. This tactical maneuver was part of the broader Allied effort to gain ground and disrupt German defensive lines during World War I.

Events in 1916

September 03, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 03, 1916

Newspapers from Sep. 03, 1916

September 03, 1916 was a Sunday and it was the 247th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1916 can also be written as 9/3/1916 in the US and as 3/9/1916 in UK and Europe.

September 03, 1916 in September 1916 calendar

Famous people born on September 03, 1916:

• Eddie Stanky

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Famous people born in 1916

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Famous people died on September 03, 1916:

• Armand du Paty de Clam

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September 03, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 03, 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. M.J. O'Connell - It's a Hundred to One You're in Love
2. Elizabeth Wheeler - At the End of a Beautiful Day
3. Al Jolson - I Sent My Wife to the Thousand Isles
4. Prince's Orchestra - Babes in the Wood

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.

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September 03, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 03, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 03, 1916 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 03, 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 03, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:43 am and setting at 09:58 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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Someone born on September 03, 1916 is:

108 years 8 months old,

or 1304 months

or 5669 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39689 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 03, 1916?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 03, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on September 03, 1916.

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