What happened on Saturday May 06, 1916?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1916:

• Surrender of Easter Rising Leaders in Dublin The leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin, led by Patrick Pearse, agreed to an unconditional surrender to prevent further bloodshed and save the lives of their followers. This pivotal moment marked a significant turning point in the Irish independence movement.
• Capture of Vietnamese Emperor Duy Tân Vietnamese Emperor Duy Tân was captured while attempting to rally his people against French colonial rule. As a consequence, he was deposed and exiled to Réunion island, symbolizing the resistance against French colonialism in Indochina.
• Execution of Lebanese Nationalists in Beirut In a tragic event during World War I, twenty-one Lebanese nationalists were executed in Martyrs' Square, Beirut by Djemal Pasha, highlighting the brutal suppression of nationalist movements under Ottoman rule.
• Birth of Robert H. Dicke, Renowned American Physicist Robert H. Dicke, a prominent American experimental physicist known for significant contributions to physics, was born on this date. He would go on to make groundbreaking discoveries and become an influential scientific figure of the 20th century.
• Belgian Troops in Kigali, German East Africa Belgian military forces marched into Kigali, located in German East Africa (present-day Rwanda), during the ongoing military campaigns of World War I, reflecting the complex colonial conflicts of the era.
• Death of Dutch Politician Dirk Bos Dirk Bos, a Liberal Member of Parliament from the Netherlands, passed away at the age of 53. His political career contributed to the Dutch parliamentary landscape during the early 20th century.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from May. 06, 1916

Newspapers from May. 06, 1916

May 06, 1916 was a Saturday and it was the 127th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1916 can also be written as 5/6/1916 in the US and as 6/5/1916 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1916 in May 1916 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1916:

• Robert H. Dicke

  Renowned American physicist and astronomer who made significant contributions to cosmology and experimental physics.

• Adriana Caselotti

  Famous movie actress, best known as the original voice of Snow White in Disney's first animated feature film.

• Sif Ruud

  Swedish actress known for her contributions to Scandinavian cinema during the mid-20th century.

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1916:

• Hans Chiari
• Vincenzo Filonardi
• William Lewis

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on May 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1916 was Hello, Hawaii, How Are You? by Anna Chandler, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Anna Chandler - Hello, Hawaii, How Are You?
2. Henry Burr - Memories
3. Elsie Baker - There's a Broken Heart for Every Light on Broadway

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 07:38 am and setting at 11:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1916 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 1916

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Someone born on May 06, 1916 is:

109 years and 8 days old,

or 1308 months and 8 days old,

or 5688 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39820 days old,

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

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 6th 2026.

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

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

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