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August 05, 1916 was the 218th day of the year 1916, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 05, 1916 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 05, 1916, who was born and died on August 05, 1916, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1916, which were the most popular songs (ex. Babes in the Wood by Gladys Rice & Walter Van Brunt), movies (e.g. Flirting with Fate, directed by Christy Cabanne), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1916 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1916?
- August 05, 1916: What happened on that day?
- August 05, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1916?
- August 05, 1916: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1916: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1916: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1916: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1916: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1916?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1916?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1916?
What day of the week was August 05, 1916?
August 05, 1916 was a Saturday and it was the 218th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1916 can also be written as 8/5/1916 in the US and as 5/8/1916 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1916: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1916:
- World war i: battle of romani: allied forces, under the command of archibald murray, defeat an attacking ottoman army under the command of friedrich freiherr kress von kressenstein, securing the suez canal and beginning the ottoman retreat from the sinai peninsula.
August 05, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 05, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1916 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1916 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 August 05, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:33 am and setting at 10:27 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Aug 13, 1916.
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Who was born on August 05, 1916?
Famous people born on August 05, 1916:
- Peter Viereck
American poet and academic (d. 2006).
- Arthur Wheeler
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
August 05, 1916: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 107 years 8 months old,
or 1292 months and 18 days old,
or 5620 weeks and 3 days old,
or 39343 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 1916.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1916?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1916?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 05, 1916.
August 05, 1916: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1916:
- George Butterworth
British composer, killed at the battle of the somme (b. 1885).
- George Sainton Kaye Butterworth
Composer dies at 31.
- Nikolay Ivanovich Kazanli
Composer dies at 46.
- Kyriakoulis Mavromichalis
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
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August 05, 1916: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1916:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1916: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 05, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1916 was Babes in the Wood by Gladys Rice & Walter Van Brunt, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 05, 1916: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1916 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gladys Rice & Walter Van Brunt - Babes in the Wood
- Nora Bayes - Hello, Hawaii, How Are You?
- Alma Gluck - The Nightingale Song
- Lucy Isabelle Marsh - Just A-Wearyin' for You
August 05, 1916: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 1916 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Flirting with Fate
Release year: 1916
Directed by: Christy Cabanne
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Jewel Carmen, Howard Gaye, W.E. Lawrence
Country: United States of America
Reggie Mixes In
Release year: 1916
Directed by: Christy Cabanne
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Bessie Love, Joseph Singleton, William Lowery
Sherlock Holmes
Release year: 1916
Directed by: Arthur Berthelet
Starring: William Gillette, Marjorie Kay, Ernest Maupain, Edward Fielding
Country: United States of America
Beatrice Fairfax
Release year: 1916
Directed by: Leopold Wharton, Theodore Wharton
Starring: Harry Fox, Grace Darling, Allan Murnane, Nigel Barrie
The End of the Trail
Release year: 1916
Directed by: Oscar Apfel
Starring: Henry A. Barrows, O. Brand, Gladys Brockwell, William Burress
Who was the US President on August 05, 1916?
On August 05, 1916 the US President was Woodrow Wilson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1916?
On August 05, 1916 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1916?
On August 05, 1916 the Pope was Benedict XV.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
What happened in 1916?
1916 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Gen Pershing, 15,000 troops chasing Villa into Mexico, stays 10-mos
- JP Van Limburg Stirum succeeds AWF Idenburg as Governor-General of the Netherlands Indies
- Jess Willard fights Frank Moran to no decision in 10 for boxing title
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What was the calendar for August 1916?
August 1916 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
