What happened on Tuesday December 05, 1916?

Here's what happened on December 05, 1916:

• British Political Leadership Change A significant political transition occurred in the British government during World War I. Prime Minister H. H. Asquith resigned from office, paving the way for War Minister David Lloyd George to succeed him on December 7. Edward Stanley subsequently took over the ministry on December 11, marking a notable shift in wartime leadership.
• Wilson's Post-Election State of the Union Address U.S. President Woodrow Wilson delivered his State of the Union Address to the 64th United States Congress. This was his first presidential address following his re-election in November, likely focusing on the nation's domestic and international challenges during the ongoing World War I.
• Barnbow Munitions Factory Explosion A devastating explosion occurred at the Barnbow munitions factory near Leeds, resulting in the tragic deaths of 35 female workers and causing hundreds of injuries. This incident highlighted the dangerous working conditions faced by women during World War I, who played a crucial role in supporting the war effort by working in dangerous munitions factories.
• Last Recorded Stagecoach Robbery in America The final documented stagecoach robbery took place in Jarbidge, Nevada, marking the end of an era in American frontier crime. Wagon driver Fred Searcy was fatally ambushed by Ben Kuhl, a known horse thief, along with accomplices Ed Beck and William McGraw. The criminals stole $4,000 from a mining payroll and murdered Searcy. All three perpetrators were quickly arrested, with Kuhl being tried and convicted of murder, symbolizing the declining days of Wild West lawlessness.

Events in 1916

December 05, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 05, 1916

Newspapers from Dec. 05, 1916

December 05, 1916 was a Tuesday and it was the 340th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1916 can also be written as 12/5/1916 in the US and as 5/12/1916 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 1916 in December 1916 calendar

Famous people born on December 05, 1916:

• Hilary Koprowski

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Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on December 5th

Famous people died on December 05, 1916:

• Augusta di Cambridge
• Emilio Maraini
• Hans Richter

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on December 5th

December 05, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1916 was I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen by Walter Van Brunt, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

1. Walter Van Brunt - I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

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December 05, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 05, 1916 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 05, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:44 pm and setting at 04:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 09, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Dec 09, 1916.

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Someone born on December 05, 1916 is:

108 years 5 months old,

or 1301 months and 9 days old,

or 5658 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39607 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1916?

There are 205 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 5th 2025.

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on December 05, 1916.

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