What happened on Monday June 05, 1916?

Here's what happened on June 05, 1916:

• HMS Hampshire Sinks, Killing Field Marshal Kitchener The Royal Navy cruiser HMS Hampshire struck a mine off Orkney, Scotland, and sank, resulting in the tragic loss of 737 crew members, including the prominent Field Marshal Herbert Kitchener, a key commander of the British Army during World War I.
• Louis Brandeis Becomes First Jewish Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, marking a historic milestone as the first American Jew to serve on the nation's highest court. His appointment represented a significant moment of religious and cultural diversity in the American judicial system.
• Arab Revolt Against Ottoman Empire Begins The Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire was initiated, marking a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern history. Led by Emirs Ali and Faisal, sons of Sharif Hussein bin Ali, the revolt began with an attack on the Ottoman garrison in Medina, signaling the start of a significant independence movement.
• United States National Defense Act Expansion The National Defense Act was passed, significantly increasing the size and capabilities of the United States Army and National Guard. This legislation was a critical preparatory measure in response to the ongoing World War I and growing global tensions.
• Original Dixieland Jazz Band's First Performance Stein's Dixie Jazz Band performed its first gig under its new name, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, marking an important moment in the early development of jazz music in the United States.
• Devastating Tornadoes in Southern United States A series of tornadoes ravaged the Southern United States over 48 hours, beginning in Arkansas and resulting in 76 fatalities. The most destructive incident was an F4 tornado in Heber Springs, Arkansas, which killed 25 people.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from Jun. 05, 1916

Newspapers from Jun. 05, 1916

June 05, 1916 was a Monday and it was the 157th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 05, 1916 can also be written as 6/5/1916 in the US and as 5/6/1916 in UK and Europe.

June 05, 1916 in June 1916 calendar

Famous people born on June 05, 1916:

• Sid Barnes

  Australian cricketer (d. 1973).

• Eddie Joost

  American baseball manager and player (d. 2011).

• Paul Stiefbold

  American astrologer who joined the afa june 1968.

• Jack Sutherland

  Journalist.

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on June 5th

Famous people died on June 05, 1916:

• Herbert Kitchener

  1st earl kitchener, irish-born british field marshal and politician, secretary of state for war (b. 1850).

• Horatio H Kitchener British General (Sudan)

  At the age of 65, dies.

• Lord Horatio Kitchener

  British field marshal (born in 1850).

• I conte Kitchener Horatio Herbert Kitchener

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on June 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 05, 1916 was Yaaka Hoola Hickey Doola by Al Jolson, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Al Jolson - Yaaka Hoola Hickey Doola
2. Henry Burr - Good-Bye, Good Luck, God Bless You (Is All That I Can Say)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 5th 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 05, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 05, 1916 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 05, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:29 am and setting at 10:56 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 05, 1916

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Someone born on June 05, 1916 is:

108 years 6 months old,

or 1302 months and 8 days old,

or 5662 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39638 days old,

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

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 05, 1916?

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

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