What happened on Thursday July 06, 1916?

Here's what happened on July 06, 1916:

• Battle of Albert During World War I During the Battle of Albert in the Somme campaign, British forces successfully captured the strategic village of La Boisselle, but at a tremendous human cost of 9,850 casualties. This battle was part of the larger Somme Offensive, one of the bloodiest battles in human history.
• Death of Odilon Redon Odilon Redon, a prominent French painter and key figure in the Symbolism art movement, passed away. A recipient of the Legion of Honour, Redon was known for his unique artistic style that bridged 19th and early 20th-century art.
• Battle of Kostiuchnówka on Eastern Front In a significant engagement on the Eastern Front during World War I, Russian forces broke through defensive lines, compelling the Polish Legions and supporting Hungarian troops to retreat. The Polish forces suffered approximately 2,000 casualties during this intense military confrontation.
• Loss of HMS E26 Submarine The British Royal Navy suffered a tragic loss when the submarine HMS E26 was lost in the North Sea, with all 30 crew members perishing. This incident highlighted the extreme dangers faced by submarine crews during World War I.
• 33rd Infantry Regiment Activation The United States Army activated the 33rd Infantry Regiment with a strategic mission to protect the critical Panama Canal, an essential maritime infrastructure during the early 20th century.
• Death of Olympic Fencer Béla Békessy Béla Békessy, a Hungarian fencer who won a silver medal at the 1912 Olympic Games, was killed in action in Ukraine during World War I. His death represented the tragic loss of athletic talent during the conflict.

Events in 1916

July 06, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 06, 1916

Newspapers from Jul. 06, 1916

July 06, 1916 was a Thursday and it was the 188th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1916 can also be written as 7/6/1916 in the US and as 6/7/1916 in UK and Europe.

July 06, 1916 in July 1916 calendar

Famous people died on July 06, 1916:

• Odilon Redon

  French painter, lithographer, and etcher who created "in the dream,"1879 and "night,"1886.

• Béla Békessy
• Albert Fraenkel
• Kyrillos II

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on July 6th

July 06, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1916 was Birds in the Night (A Lullaby) by Sophie Braslau, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

1. Sophie Braslau - Birds in the Night (A Lullaby)
2. Charles King & Elizabeth Brice - That Hula Hula
3. Geoffrey O'Hara - All I Want is a Cottage, Some Roses, and You
4. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.

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July 06, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 06, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 06, 1916 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 06, 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 July 06, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 10:27 am and setting at 10:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 15, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Jul 15, 1916.

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Someone born on July 06, 1916 is:

108 years 10 months old,

or 1306 months and 8 days old,

or 5679 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39759 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 06, 1916?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 06, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 06, 1916.

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