What happened on Wednesday March 08, 1916?

Here's what happened on March 08, 1916:

• Pancho Villa Raids Columbus, New Mexico During the Mexican Revolution, Pancho Villa led approximately 500 Mexican raiders in a significant cross-border attack on Columbus, New Mexico. The raid resulted in the deaths of 12 U.S. soldiers. The U.S. 13th Cavalry Regiment successfully counterattacked and repelled the raiders, marking an escalation of tensions between Mexico and the United States.
• Battle of Dujaila in World War I During World War I, a British military force attempted to break the siege of Kut (located in present-day Iraq) through the Battle of Dujaila. The operation was unsuccessful, highlighting the strategic challenges faced by British forces in the Mesopotamian campaign.
• U.S. Intervention in Cuba The United States invaded Cuba for the third time, with the stated objective of ending the corrupt regime of President Mario García Menocal. This intervention was part of the broader U.S. policy of interventionism in Latin America during the early 20th century.
• Birth of John Seybold John Seybold was born, who would later become a pioneering American economist and a significant figure in computer typesetting technology. His work would contribute to the digital transformation of publishing in the late 20th century.

Events in 1916

March 08, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 08, 1916

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 1916

March 08, 1916 was a Wednesday and it was the 68th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1916 can also be written as 3/8/1916 in the US and as 8/3/1916 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1916 in March 1916 calendar

Famous people born on March 08, 1916:

• Yvon Petra

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Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on March 8th

March 08, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1916 was Old Folks at Home by Taylor Trio, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Taylor Trio - Old Folks at Home
2. Victor Military Band - Stop, Look, and Listen (Medley)
3. James F. Harrison & James Reed - We'll Build a Little Home in the U.S.A.
4. Bert Williams - Everybody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 08, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 08, 1916 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 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 08, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:08 am and setting at 11:15 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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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 1916

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Someone born on March 08, 1916 is:

109 years 2 months old,

or 1310 months and 6 days old,

or 5697 weeks

or 39879 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 1916?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 08, 1916.

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