What happened on Wednesday May 10, 1916?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1916:

• Ernest Shackleton's Epic Lifeboat Journey Ernest Shackleton completes an extraordinary maritime survival journey, navigating an 800 nautical mile voyage in a small lifeboat from Elephant Island to South Georgia, demonstrating remarkable navigational skill and human endurance during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.
• Battle of Kondoa Irangi in East Africa During World War I, South African forces successfully defended their position against German troops in Kondoa Irangi, German East Africa. The battle resulted in a decisive South African victory, with minimal casualties: 6 South African soldiers killed and 18 wounded, compared to 85 German soldiers killed and 35 captured.
• Milton Babbitt Birth Milton Babbitt, a pioneering American mathematician and composer, is born. Known for his significant contributions to electronic and serial music, Babbitt would later become an influential figure in 20th-century classical music composition.
• Shipport Museum Inauguration The Historic Shipport Museum opens in Amsterdam, marking an important moment in preserving maritime heritage and cultural history in the Netherlands.
• Ellendale Fire Incident A significant and destructive fire occurs in Ellendale, North Dakota, causing substantial local damage. Specific details of the fire's origin and extent are not provided.

Events in 1916

May 10, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 10, 1916

Newspapers from May. 10, 1916

May 10, 1916 was a Wednesday and it was the 131st day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1916 can also be written as 5/10/1916 in the US and as 10/5/1916 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1916 in May 1916 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1916:

• Milton Babbitt

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1916:

• Luigi Piglione
• Giovanni Ruggia

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on May 10th

May 10, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1916 was St. Louis Blues by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Prince's Orchestra - St. Louis Blues
2. Olive Kline (as Alice Green) - Kiss Me Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th 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 10, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 10, 1916 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:41 am and setting at 01:18 am.

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 10, 1916

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Someone born on May 10, 1916 is:

109 years and 4 days old,

or 1308 months and 4 days old,

or 5688 weeks

or 39816 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 10, 1916?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 10, 1916.

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