What happened on Sunday June 04, 1916?

Here's what happened on June 04, 1916:

• Brusilov Offensive Begins in World War I On June 4, 1916, Russian forces launched the Brusilov Offensive, a massive military operation on the Eastern Front of World War I. General Aleksei Brusilov initiated a strategic artillery barrage against Austro-Hungarian lines in Galicia, marking a significant moment in the war's military campaigns. The offensive aimed to relieve pressure on Allied forces on the Western and Italian Fronts by breaking through enemy defensive positions.
• Louis Brandeis Sworn in to Supreme Court Louis Brandeis was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, becoming the first Jewish justice in the court's history. His appointment was significant for judicial representation and progressive legal thought in early 20th-century America.
• HMS Hampshire Sinks with Lord Kitchener Aboard The HMS Hampshire sank off the Orkney Islands, Scotland, resulting in the death of Lord Kitchener, a prominent British military leader and Secretary of State for War. This tragic maritime incident represented a significant loss for British military leadership during World War I.
• Battle of Mont Sorrel During World War I, the Battle of Mont Sorrel saw British commander Julian Byng supporting the Canadian Corps after intense German attacks. The battle resulted in significant Canadian casualties, with 8,430 troops lost over two days of fierce fighting.
• Robert F. Furchgott Born Robert F. Furchgott, an American chemist who would later receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, was born. His scientific contributions would significantly impact medical research.
• Birth of Fernand Leduc Fernand Leduc, a notable French Canadian painter associated with The Automatistes, an influential artistic movement in Quebec, was born. He would later become a significant figure in Canadian modern art.

Events in 1916

June 04, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 04, 1916

Newspapers from Jun. 04, 1916

June 04, 1916 was a Sunday and it was the 156th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 04, 1916 can also be written as 6/4/1916 in the US and as 4/6/1916 in UK and Europe.

June 04, 1916 in June 1916 calendar

Famous people born on June 04, 1916:

• Robert F. Furchgott

  Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning nitric oxide as a signalling molecule in the cardiovascular system.

• Gaylord Nelson

  Gaylord Nelson was an American politician known for founding Earth Day.

• Fernand Leduc

  Canadian painter (d. 2014.

• Cecil Blacker

  Ceo (british equestrian federation).

• Jean Castel

  French businessman and club owner.

• Domingo Federico
• Paolo De Grandi
• Nilüfer Hanimsultan
• Adriana García Roel

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on June 4th

Famous people died on June 04, 1916:

• Mildred J Hill

  56 years old, musician/composer (happy birthday to you),.

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on June 4th

June 04, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 04, 1916 was The Hesitating Blues by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Prince's Orchestra - The Hesitating Blues
2. Prince's Orchestra - Underneath the Stars

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 4th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 04, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 04, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 04, 1916 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 04, 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 June 04, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:28 am and setting at 10:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on June 04, 1916

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Someone born on June 04, 1916 is:

108 years 6 months old,

or 1302 months and 9 days old,

or 5662 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39639 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 04, 1916?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 04, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 04, 1916.

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