What happened on Friday September 15, 1916?

Here's what happened on September 15, 1916:

• Battle of Flers–Courcelette in World War I On September 15, 1916, during World War I, the French Sixth Army, British Fourth and Reserve Armies, along with the Canadian Corps and New Zealand Division, launched a major offensive against the German First Army near Flers, France. The Allied forces successfully captured the German-held villages of Courcelette and Martinpuich in a significant strategic operation.
• First Tank Battle Deployment British forces pioneered tank warfare on September 15, 1916, during the Battle of Flers–Courcelette. The tanks advanced approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km), successfully capturing key strategic objectives and demonstrating the potential of armored warfare.
• Canadian and New Zealand Troops' First Somme Engagement The Canadian Corps and New Zealand Division made their first significant combat appearance during the Battle of Flers–Courcelette on the Somme battlefield, marking an important moment in their military history.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from Sep. 15, 1916

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 1916

September 15, 1916 was a Friday and it was the 259th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1916 can also be written as 9/15/1916 in the US and as 15/9/1916 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 1916 in September 1916 calendar

Famous people born on September 15, 1916:

• Margaret Lockwood

  Renowned British actress who was a prominent film star from the 1930s to 1950s, known for her versatile roles in classic British cinema.

• Frederick Weyand

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Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on September 15th

Famous people died on September 15, 1916:

• Gabriel Deluc

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on September 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 1916 was There's Someone More Lonesome Than You by James F. Harrison & James Reed, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. James F. Harrison & James Reed - There's Someone More Lonesome Than You
2. Al Jolson - You're a Dangerous Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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September 15, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 1916 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 07:48 pm and setting at 11:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 11, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Oct 11, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on September 15, 1916

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Someone born on September 15, 1916 is:

108 years 7 months old,

or 1303 months and 29 days old,

or 5669 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39688 days old,

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

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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

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

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