Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1916 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for August 11, 1916What happened on Friday August 11, 1916?
About August 11th, 1916, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 11, 1916, Ottoman forces successfully repelled the ANZAC Mounted Division at Bir el Abd, located on the Sinai Peninsula. This defensive action effectively slowed the British pursuit of retreating German and Ottoman forces, demonstrating the Ottoman military's resilience during World War I's Middle Eastern theater.
- Day of the week: August 11th, 1916 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: They Made it Twice as Nice as Paradise (And They Called it Dixieland) by Geoffrey O'Hara
- Popular movie: Flirting with Fate directed by Christy Cabanne
More about August 11th, 1916? See below for more news and curiosities on August 11th, 1916.
Table of contents
- August 11, 1916: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 11, 1916?
- Who was born on August 11, 1916?
- August 11, 1916: Number 1 song on that day
- August 11, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 11, 1916?
- Back in 1916
August 11, 1916: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1916:
- Battle of Bir el Abd in Sinai Peninsula On August 11, 1916, Ottoman forces successfully repelled the ANZAC Mounted Division at Bir el Abd, located on the Sinai Peninsula. This defensive action effectively slowed the British pursuit of retreating German and Ottoman forces, demonstrating the Ottoman military's resilience during World War I's Middle Eastern theater.
- Battle of Doiran during World War I On August 11, 1916, British and French allied forces launched a strategic offensive against Bulgarian defense positions surrounding Doiran Lake in Serbia. This battle was part of the broader Macedonian Campaign during World War I, aimed at disrupting Bulgarian military control in the region.
- Russian and Armenian Forces Capture Bitlis On August 11, 1916, a significant military operation saw Russian and Armenian forces successfully capturing the Turkish province of Bitlis and its surrounding territories in eastern Turkey. This conquest represented an important territorial gain during the Caucasus Campaign of World War I.
August 11, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was August 11, 1916?
August 11, 1916 was a Friday and it was the 224th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 1916 can also be written as 8/11/1916 in the US and as 11/8/1916 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 11, 1916?
Famous people born on August 11, 1916:
- William Coors
Prominent American chemical engineer and business leader who served as CEO of Adolph Coors Brewing Company, transforming it into a major...
August 11, 1916: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 11, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1916 was They Made it Twice as Nice as Paradise (And They Called it Dixieland) by Geoffrey O'Hara, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
- Geoffrey O'Hara - They Made it Twice as Nice as Paradise (And They Called it Dixieland)
August 11, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
Discover the personality of August born.
Unlock the Mysteries of August 11, 1916! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
August 11, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 11, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1916 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:49 pm and setting at 03:46 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Aug 13, 1916.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on August 11, 1916
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on August 11, 1916?
Someone born on August 11, 1916 is:
108 years 10 months old,
or 1306 months and 14 days old,
or 5680 weeks and 5 days old,
or 39765 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1916?
There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1916?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 11, 1916.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1916
