What happened on Sunday June 11, 1916?

About June 11th, 1916, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Battle of Jutland was a pivotal naval confrontation between the British Royal Navy Grand Fleet and the Imperial German Navy High Seas Fleet in the North Sea. Despite suffering significant losses, the British naval forces effectively neutralized the German fleet's strategic capabilities. The battle resulted in substantial casualties: 6,094 British and 2,551 German sailors perished. While tactically inconclusive, the engagement ultimately preserved British naval supremacy in the region and represented a critical moment in naval warfare during World War I.
  • Day of the week: June 11th, 1916 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Yaaka Hoola Hickey Doola by Al Jolson
  • Popular movie: Reggie Mixes In directed by Christy Cabanne

More about June 11th, 1916? See below for more news and curiosities on June 11th, 1916.

history

June 11, 1916: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 11, 1916:

  • Battle of Jutland: Major Naval Engagement in World War I The Battle of Jutland was a pivotal naval confrontation between the British Royal Navy Grand Fleet and the Imperial German Navy High Seas Fleet in the North Sea. Despite suffering significant losses, the British naval forces effectively neutralized the German fleet's strategic capabilities. The battle resulted in substantial casualties: 6,094 British and 2,551 German sailors perished. While tactically inconclusive, the engagement ultimately preserved British naval supremacy in the region and represented a critical moment in naval warfare during World War I.
  • Jack Cornwell: Young Hero of the Battle of Jutland Jack Cornwell, a 16-year-old British sailor serving on HMS Chester during the Battle of Jutland, was mortally wounded in combat. His extraordinary bravery and dedication led to his posthumous award of the Victoria Cross, making him the third-youngest British serviceman to receive this prestigious military honor. His story symbolizes the youth and sacrifice of World War I combatants.
  • Sinking of SMS Wiesbaden During the Battle of Jutland, the German cruiser SMS Wiesbaden was destroyed by intense British naval bombardment. The sinking resulted in the loss of 589 crew members, including the notable German poet Johann Kinau (pseudonym Gorch Fock), marking a significant maritime tragedy of World War I.

Events in 1916

June 11, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

Magazines from Jun. 11, 1916

Newspapers from Jun. 11, 1916

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was June 11, 1916?


June 11, 1916 was a Sunday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1916 can also be written as 6/11/1916 in the US and as 11/6/1916 in UK and Europe.

June 11, 1916 in June 1916 calendar

newspapers

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on June 11th, 1916 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for June 11, 1916
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was June 11, 1916 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
vinyl songs

June 11, 1916: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 11, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 5th and June 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 11, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1916 was Yaaka Hoola Hickey Doola by Al Jolson, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

  1. - Yaaka Hoola Hickey Doola youtube
  2. - Good-Bye, Good Luck, God Bless You (Is All That I Can Say) youtube
zodiac

June 11, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

Discover the personality of June born.

Unlock the Mysteries of June 11, 1916! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

June 11, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 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 birth
zodiac

June 11, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

82%

The moon phase on June 11, 1916 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 11, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 02:52 pm and setting at 01:22 am.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1916.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in June 1916


Your place in the Universe on June 11, 1916

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on June 11, 1916?


Someone born on June 11, 1916 is:

108 years 7 months old,

or 1303 months and 7 days old,

or 5666 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39668 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 June 11, 1916?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 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 June 11, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 11, 1916.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Sunday June 11, 1916