What happened on Wednesday March 15, 1916?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1916:

• End of Imperial China Yuan Shikai, the last Emperor of China, abdicates the throne, marking the restoration of the Republic of China and a significant turning point in Chinese political history.
• U.S. Military Intervention in Mexico President Woodrow Wilson dispatches 12,000 United States troops across the U.S.-Mexico border in pursuit of revolutionary leader Pancho Villa, escalating tensions in the Mexican-American border region.
• Sussex Pledge Incident The SS Sussex is torpedoed, leading to diplomatic negotiations and the Sussex Pledge, a significant moment in World War I maritime warfare and international relations.
• Austria-Hungary Declares War on Portugal Austria-Hungary officially declares war on Portugal, further expanding the complex web of alliances and conflicts during World War I.
• Tolkien's Marriage J.R.R. Tolkien marries Edith Bratt, a union that would later inspire the legendary love story of Beren and Lúthien in his mythological writings.
• Tubantia Sinking A Dutch merchant ship, Tubantia, is torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine in the North Sea, contributing to the maritime tensions of World War I.
• Harry James Birth Harry James, a renowned trumpeter and big band leader, is born in Albany, Georgia. He would later marry famous actress Betty Grable.
• University of Ghent Administrative Change The University of Ghent comes under Dutch control, reflecting the complex political landscape of Belgium during this period.

Events in 1916

March 15, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 15, 1916

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 1916

March 15, 1916 was a Wednesday and it was the 75th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1916 can also be written as 3/15/1916 in the US and as 15/3/1916 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1916 in March 1916 calendar

Famous people born on March 15, 1916:

• Harry James

  Legendary swing-era bandleader and virtuoso trumpet player who was a major influence in American popular music during the 1930s and 1940s.

• Fadil Hoxha

  Prominent Albanian painter who significantly contributed to the development of modern art in Albania, known for his distinctive artistic...

• Thomas Dixon

  Accomplished aerospace engineer and aviation executive with significant contributions to rocket propulsion science and naval technology...

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on March 15th

March 15, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1916 was When I Get Back to the U.S.A. by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Billy Murray - When I Get Back to the U.S.A.
2. Reinald Werrenrath - Neapolitan Love Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th 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 15, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 15, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 1916 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 15, 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 15, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 02:03 pm and setting at 04:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Mar 19, 1916.

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Someone born on March 15, 1916 is:

109 years 1 month old,

or 1309 months and 29 days old,

or 5696 weeks

or 39872 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 15, 1916?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 15, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 15, 1916.

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