What happened on Friday September 08, 1916?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1916:

• U.S. Tariff Commission Established The United States Congress passed legislation creating the U.S. Tariff Commission, which would later evolve into the United States International Trade Commission. This marked an important step in developing a more structured approach to international trade regulation and economic policy.
• Van Buren Sisters Complete Historic Motorcycle Cross-Country Journey Augusta and Adeline Van Buren made history by successfully completing a groundbreaking 5,500-mile cross-country motorcycle trip in 60 days, arriving in Los Angeles. Their journey was a powerful demonstration of women's capabilities during an era when gender roles were strictly defined, challenging societal norms about women's physical endurance and mechanical skills.
• Battle of Kisaki in German East Africa During World War I, a strategic flanking attempt by South African troops against German forces at Kisaki in German East Africa failed catastrophically. The South African troops were decisively routed, highlighting the challenging nature of colonial warfare in East Africa during this period.
• Bulgarian Port of Silistra Evacuated During Romanian Campaign As part of the ongoing World War I military operations, the Bulgarian port city of Silistra was evacuated in anticipation of an imminent Romanian forces capture, signaling the shifting dynamics of the Balkan theater of war.
• Fatal Grizzly Bear Attack in Yellowstone National Park A tragic incident occurred when 61-year-old government teamster Frank Welch was killed by a notorious grizzly bear known as 'Old Two Toes' near Ten Mile Spring at Turbid Lake in Yellowstone National Park, underscoring the dangerous wildlife encounters in early 20th-century wilderness areas.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1916

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1916

September 08, 1916 was a Friday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1916 can also be written as 9/8/1916 in the US and as 8/9/1916 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1916 in September 1916 calendar

Famous people died on September 08, 1916:

• Friedrich Baumfelder

  German pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1836).

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on September 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 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 8th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 08, 1916 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:22 pm and setting at 02:40 am.

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 08, 1916

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Someone born on September 08, 1916 is:

108 years 8 months old,

or 1304 months and 5 days old,

or 5670 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39694 days old,

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

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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

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

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