What happened on Thursday August 17, 1916?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1916:

• Romania Joins World War I via Secret Treaty with Entente Powers On August 17, 1916, Romania signed a confidential treaty with the Entente Powers, committing to enter World War I on the side of the Allies. This strategic diplomatic move would significantly alter the geopolitical landscape of the conflict and Romania's future.
• Battle of Stallupönen: Russian Army Enters East Prussia During World War I, the Russian army advanced into East Prussia, initiating the Battle of Stallupönen, a significant early engagement on the Eastern Front that would have strategic implications for the conflict.
• Bulgarian Offensive in Macedonia On August 17, 1916, Bulgarian forces launched a military offensive in the Macedonia region during World War I, representing a significant strategic movement in the Balkan theater of war.
• US Senate Confirms Mint Director The United States Senate confirmed Johannes Hugo von Engelken as the director of the United States Mint, a key administrative appointment in the nation's financial infrastructure.

Events in 1916

August 17, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1916

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1916

August 17, 1916 was a Thursday and it was the 230th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1916 can also be written as 8/17/1916 in the US and as 17/8/1916 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1916 in August 1916 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1916:

• Dudley Ervin Faver

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1916:

• Umberto Boccioni
• Francesco Coppola Castaldo
• I barone Redesdale Algernon Freeman-Mitford
• Svetozár Hurban Vajanský
• Paul Koechlin

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1916 was Simple Melody by Billy Murray & Elsie Baker, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Billy Murray & Elsie Baker - Simple Melody
2. Columbia Mixed Double Quartet - The Battle Hymn of the Republic
3. Columbia Mixed Double Quartet - America
4. Al Jolson - Down Where the Swanne River Flows

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1916 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 08:46 pm and setting at 11:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Sep 11, 1916.

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Someone born on August 17, 1916 is:

108 years 8 months old,

or 1304 months and 27 days old,

or 5673 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39717 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 17, 1916.

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