What happened on Wednesday June 16, 1915?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1915:

• Second Battle of Artois during World War I On June 16, 1915, the French 10th Army launched its second major offensive to capture Vimy Ridge from German forces during World War I. Despite an initial breakthrough, the French troops faced intense German artillery fire and a devastating counter-attack. The battle resulted in massive casualties: 100,000 French soldiers and 60,000 German troops, ultimately ending in a strategic stalemate.
• Foundation of the British Women's Institute The British Women's Institute was established as a national organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in rural communities. Founded during World War I, the institute aimed to provide educational opportunities, promote women's skills, and create a supportive network for women across Britain.

Events in 1915

June 16, 1915: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1915

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1915

June 16, 1915 was a Wednesday and it was the 167th day of the year 1915 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1915 can also be written as 6/16/1915 in the US and as 16/6/1915 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1915 in June 1915 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1915:

• John Tukey

  Renowned American mathematician who made significant contributions to statistics, data analysis, and computer science, including developing...

• Mariano Rumor

  Prominent Italian Christian Democrat politician who served multiple times as Prime Minister of Italy during the late 1960s and early 1970s,...

• John Wilder Tukey

Famous people born in 1915

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1915:

• Romeo Battistig
• Elmer Booth
• Alberto Picco di Ulrico
• Valerio Vallero

Famous people who died in 1915

Famous people who died on June 16th

June 16, 1915: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1915 was Brighten the Corner Where You Are by Homer Rodeheaver, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Homer Rodeheaver - Brighten the Corner Where You Are
2. Alma Gluck - The Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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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.

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June 16, 1915: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1915 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 16, 1915 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 16, 1915 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 16, 1915 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 07:42 am and setting at 10:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1915 while the next full moon would come on Jun 27, 1915.

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1915

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Someone born on June 16, 1915 is:

109 years 10 months old,

or 1318 months and 18 days old,

or 5733 weeks and 4 days old,

or 40135 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 1915?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1915?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 16, 1915.

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