What happened on Tuesday March 07, 1916?

About March 7th, 1916, in brief:

  • Historical events: The McMahon–Hussein Correspondence reached its conclusion, establishing a pivotal diplomatic agreement between the United Kingdom and Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca. The understanding promised Arab independence in exchange for launching a revolt against the Ottoman Empire, a strategic move that would significantly reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
  • Day of the week: March 7th, 1916 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Old Folks at Home by Taylor Trio
  • Popular movie: His Picture in the Papers directed by John Emerson

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March 07, 1916: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 07, 1916:

  • McMahon–Hussein Correspondence Concludes The McMahon–Hussein Correspondence reached its conclusion, establishing a pivotal diplomatic agreement between the United Kingdom and Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca. The understanding promised Arab independence in exchange for launching a revolt against the Ottoman Empire, a strategic move that would significantly reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
  • Formation of Egyptian Expeditionary Force General Archibald Murray established the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, a critical military formation designed to conduct operations in the Sinai and Palestine campaign during World War I. This strategic reorganization would play a significant role in the Middle Eastern theater of the war.
  • Royal Navy Losses in North Sea On March 7, 1916, the Royal Navy suffered two significant maritime losses in the North Sea. The destroyer HMS Coquette struck a mine and sank, resulting in the tragic death of 22 crew members. In a subsequent rescue attempt, submarine HMS E5 also struck a mine, leading to the complete loss of her 31-person crew, marking a devastating day for the Royal Navy.
  • Establishment of Australian Pioneer Battalions The Australian Army formed the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Australian Pioneer Battalions, specialized engineering units crucial for supporting combat operations on the Western Front during World War I. These battalions would provide essential infrastructure and logistical support to Australian forces.
  • Western Frontier Force Returns to Sidi Barrani The bulk of the Western Frontier Force completed their mission and returned to the Egyptian port of Sidi Barrani, signaling a strategic repositioning during the ongoing North African campaign of World War I.

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March 07, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 07, 1916?


March 07, 1916 was a Tuesday and it was the 67th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 07, 1916 can also be written as 3/7/1916 in the US and as 7/3/1916 in UK and Europe.

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March 07, 1916: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 07, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 6th and March 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

March 07, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 07, 1916 was Old Folks at Home by Taylor Trio, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

  1. - Old Folks at Home youtube
  2. - Stop, Look, and Listen (Medley) youtube
  3. - We'll Build a Little Home in the U.S.A. youtube
  4. - Everybody youtube
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March 07, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 7th is Pisces.

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March 07, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 07, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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March 07, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 07, 1916 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 07, 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 March 07, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 10:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Mar 19, 1916.

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How old is someone born on March 07, 1916?


Someone born on March 07, 1916 is:

109 years 2 months old,

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or 5697 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39880 days old,

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