What happened on Tuesday September 05, 1916?

Here's what happened on September 05, 1916:

• First Airship Shot Down Over British Territory Lieutenant Leefe Robinson of the Royal Flying Corps achieved a historic military aviation milestone by shooting down the German Army airship SL 11 near London, killing its entire 16-person crew. He was later awarded the Victoria Cross for this remarkable feat.
• Battle of Guillemont during World War I British troops attempted to breach German defensive lines near Combles, France, facing significant resistance and experiencing delayed military progress during the ongoing Battle of the Somme.
• Bulgarian Offensive Against Romania The Bulgarian Third Army initiated a significant offensive by surrounding a Romanian garrison at Turtucaia, targeting Romania, a newly joined Entente ally during World War I.
• Romanian Army Advances in Transylvania During World War I, the Romanian Army captured the strategic city of Orșova in Transylvania, then part of Austria-Hungary, marking the first phase of their offensive against the Central Powers.
• D.W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' Premieres D.W. Griffith released his groundbreaking film 'Intolerance: Love's Struggle Through the Ages', a complex narrative exploring social injustice across different historical periods, marking a significant moment in early cinema.
• Birth of Frank Yerby, Notable African American Novelist Frank Yerby was born, who would become a pioneering African American novelist known for historical fiction and breaking racial barriers in publishing during the mid-20th century.
• 36th US Men's Tennis Championship Match R. N. Williams III defeated Johnston in the 36th United States Men's Tennis Championship, showcasing the competitive tennis landscape of early 20th century America.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from Sep. 05, 1916

Newspapers from Sep. 05, 1916

September 05, 1916 was a Tuesday and it was the 249th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 05, 1916 can also be written as 9/5/1916 in the US and as 5/9/1916 in UK and Europe.

September 05, 1916 in September 1916 calendar

Famous people born on September 05, 1916:

• Frank Shuster

  Frank Shuster was a prominent Canadian comedian, actor, and screenwriter known for his comedy work, particularly in television and radio...

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on September 5th

Famous people died on September 05, 1916:

• Gaetano Tacconi

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on September 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 05, 1916 was The Honolulu Blues by Peerless Quartet, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. Peerless Quartet - The Honolulu Blues
2. Henry Burr & Albert Campbell - Through These Wonderful Glasses of Mine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 5th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 05, 1916 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 05, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 01:57 pm and setting at 10:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Sep 11, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on September 05, 1916

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Someone born on September 05, 1916 is:

108 years 7 months old,

or 1303 months and 29 days old,

or 5669 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39688 days old,

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

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 5th 2025.

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

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

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