What happened on Thursday April 16, 1914?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1914:

• 4th Marine Regiment Activated for Mexican Intervention The United States Marine Corps activated the 4th Marine Regiment in Puget Sound, Washington, under the command of Colonel Joseph Henry Pendleton. The regiment was specifically prepared for potential military engagements in Mexico, particularly in response to the Tampico Affair. Within weeks of activation, the regiment was deployed to occupy Veracruz, Mexico.
• Ōkuma Shigenobu Becomes Prime Minister of Japan Ōkuma Shigenobu returned to power as the 5th Prime Minister of Japan, marking his second term in this pivotal political role. He was specifically requested by Emperor Taishō to form a new cabinet following the dissolution of the previous administration under Yamamoto Gonnohyōe, which had been impacted by the Siemens scandal.
• Bai Lang Rebellion Suppressed in Northwest China Regular Chinese troops decisively defeated the 'bandit army' led by Bai Yung-chang, also known as the 'White Wolf,' near Sian-Foo in northwest China. The military engagement resulted in approximately 2,000 enemy casualties, effectively routing the rebel forces.

Events in 1914

April 16, 1914: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1914

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1914

April 16, 1914 was a Thursday and it was the 106th day of the year 1914 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1914 can also be written as 4/16/1914 in the US and as 16/4/1914 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1914 in April 1914 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1914:

• John Hodiak

  John Hodiak was a notable American actor who transitioned from radio to film, gaining prominence with Alfred Hitchcock's 'Lifeboat' in 1943.

Famous people born in 1914

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1914:

• George William Hill

  American astronomer and mathematician (b. 1838).

• Hermann Ahlwardt
• Samuel Rutherford Crockett

Famous people who died in 1914

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1914: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1914 was Old Folks Rag by Fred Van Eps, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Fred Van Eps - Old Folks Rag

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1914: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1914 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1914 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 1914 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 April 16, 1914 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:04 am and setting at 11:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1914 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1914.

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1914

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Someone born on April 16, 1914 is:

111 years and 7 days old,

or 1332 months and 7 days old,

or 5792 weeks and 6 days old,

or 40550 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1914?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1914?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 16, 1914.

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