What happened on Tuesday May 16, 1916?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1916:

• Sykes-Picot Agreement Signed The United Kingdom and France signed the secret Sykes-Picot Agreement, a pivotal diplomatic arrangement that would dramatically reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. This clandestine treaty partitioned former Ottoman territories, specifically outlining spheres of influence for Britain and France in regions like Iraq and Syria, effectively drawing arbitrary borders that would have long-lasting consequences for the region's political stability.
• US Marines Invade Dominican Republic United States Marines from the USS Prairie landed at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, initiating an eight-year military occupation of the Caribbean nation. This intervention was part of the United States' broader interventionist policy in Latin America during the early 20th century.
• 41st Preakness Stakes Horse Race The 41st Preakness Stakes horse race was held, with jockey Linus McAtee riding Damrosch to victory, completing the race in a time of 1:54.8.

Events in 1916

May 16, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 16, 1916

Newspapers from May. 16, 1916

May 16, 1916 was a Tuesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1916 can also be written as 5/16/1916 in the US and as 16/5/1916 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1916 in May 1916 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1916:

• Adriana Caselotti

  Famous voice actress best known for being the original voice of Snow White in Disney's first animated feature film.

• Ephraim Katzir

  Fourth president of Israel, renowned biophysicist and prominent political figure who significantly contributed to Israeli science and...

• James H Binger

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1916:

• Giovanni Battista De Gasperi
• Ana Rech
• Thomas Troward

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on May 16th

May 16, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1916 was The Old Refrain by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. John McCormack - The Old Refrain
2. Manuel Romain - She's the Daughter of Mother Machree
3. Charles Harrison - She's the Daughter of Mother Machree
4. James F. Harrison (as Frederick J. Wheeler) - Wake Up, America!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 16, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 1916 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 May 16, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:32 pm and setting at 04:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1916 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1916

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Someone born on May 16, 1916 is:

108 years 11 months old,

or 1307 months and 28 days old,

or 5687 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39810 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1916?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 16, 1916.

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