What happened on Wednesday October 04, 1916?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1916:

• SS Gallia Sinking During World War I, the French troopship SS Gallia was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by German U-boat SM U-35. The tragic incident resulted in the loss of 1,338 lives out of approximately 2,000 crew members, highlighting the brutal naval warfare tactics of the time.
• Dow Jones Industrial Average Expansion The Dow Jones Industrial Average underwent a significant restructuring, expanding from 12 to 20 stocks. This major index revision included removing companies like National Lead and General Motors, while adding emerging companies such as American Telephone & Telegraph, Studebaker, and Westinghouse, reflecting the dynamic economic landscape of early 20th-century America.
• Romanian Military Retreat Romanian forces retreated across the Danube River, a strategic military movement that allowed the Austro-Hungarian Navy to return to port during World War I. This retreat signified the complex geopolitical and military dynamics of the Eastern European theater.
• RMS Franconia Sinking The British ocean liner RMS Franconia was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean Sea by German submarine SM UB-47. Twelve crew members lost their lives out of a total of 314, another tragic example of submarine warfare during World War I.
• San Francisco's Market Street Illumination Market Street in San Francisco was illuminated with its iconic 'Path of Gold' lighting system for the first time, marking a significant moment in the city's urban development and nighttime infrastructure.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1916

Newspapers from Oct. 04, 1916

October 04, 1916 was a Wednesday and it was the 278th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1916 can also be written as 10/4/1916 in the US and as 4/10/1916 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1916 in October 1916 calendar

Famous people born on October 04, 1916:

• Vitaly Ginzburg

  A Nobel Prize-winning Soviet and Russian theoretical physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum electrodynamics,...

• Vitaly Lazarevich Ginzburg

  Prize laureate for pioneering contributions to the theory of superconductors and superfluids.

• George Sidney

  A prominent American film director and producer known for directing numerous Hollywood musicals and films during the mid-20th century.

• Jan Murray

  American comedian, actor, and game show host (d. 2006).

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on October 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 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 4th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 1916 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 01:38 pm and setting at 11:09 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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Someone born on October 04, 1916 is:

108 years 7 months old,

or 1303 months and 10 days old,

or 5667 weeks

or 39669 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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

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

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