What happened on Sunday August 16, 1903?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1903:

• Klondike Gold Rush Discovery Gold was discovered in Rabbit Creek, a tributary of the Klondike River in Alaska, marking the beginning of the Great Klondike Gold Rush. This discovery triggered a massive migration of prospectors seeking fortune in the Yukon Territory.
• Battle of Bennington in American Revolutionary War During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Bennington in Vermont saw militiamen from Vermont and Massachusetts troops decisively defeating a detachment of 800 German-Hessian soldiers sent by British General Burgoyne to seize horses.
• Battle of Camden in American Revolutionary War The Battle of Camden in South Carolina was a significant defeat for the American forces. General Gates' troops were overwhelmingly defeated by British General Charles Cornwallis, resulting in 900 Americans killed and 1,000 captured, which was a severe blow to the Continental Army's morale.
• Baseball Game in Toledo The New York Yankees played a home game in Toledo, Ohio, winning with a score of 12-8.

Events in 1903

August 16, 1903: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1903

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1903

August 16, 1903 was a Sunday and it was the 228th day of the year 1903 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1903 can also be written as 8/16/1903 in the US and as 16/8/1903 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1903 in August 1903 calendar

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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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.

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August 16, 1903: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1903 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1903 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 1903 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 16, 1903 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:49 pm and setting at 02:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1903 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1903.

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Someone born on August 16, 1903 is:

121 years 8 months old,

or 1460 months and 18 days old,

or 6351 weeks

or 44457 days old,

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You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 16, 1903.

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