What happened on Sunday March 19, 1916?

Here's what happened on March 19, 1916:

• First U.S. Air-Combat Mission Against Pancho Villa Eight American military aircraft took off in pursuit of Mexican revolutionary leader Pancho Villa, marking a historic milestone as the first United States air-combat mission in military history. This event signaled the emerging role of aviation in military operations during the early 20th century.
• Newton D. Baker Appointed U.S. Secretary of War President Woodrow Wilson appointed Newton D. Baker, the former Mayor of Cleveland, as the United States Secretary of War. Baker would play a crucial role in managing the U.S. military during World War I, bringing his administrative experience to a critical wartime leadership position.
• Irving Wallace Born Irving Wallace, renowned American author known for works like 'The People's Almanac' and 'The Man', was born. Wallace would become a prominent writer and researcher, known for his engaging non-fiction and historical works.
• Death of Vasily Surikov Vasily Surikov, a prominent Russian painter known for his historical and landscape paintings, passed away. Surikov was a key figure in the Russian Peredvizhniki (Wanderers) art movement, known for his powerful depictions of Russian historical scenes.

Events in 1916

March 19, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 19, 1916

Newspapers from Mar. 19, 1916

March 19, 1916 was a Sunday and it was the 79th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1916 can also be written as 3/19/1916 in the US and as 19/3/1916 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 1916 in March 1916 calendar

Famous people born on March 19, 1916:

• Irving Wallace

  Prolific American novelist and writer known for bestselling books like 'The Chapman Report' and 'The Prize', who achieved massive global...

• Geneviève Morel
• Eric Christmas

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on March 19th

Famous people died on March 19, 1916:

• Vasily Surikov

  Prominent Russian historical painter famous for his epic canvases.

• Girolamo Maria Gotti
• Vasilij Ivanovič Surikov

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on March 19th

March 19, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 1916 was When I Get Back to the U.S.A. by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Billy Murray - When I Get Back to the U.S.A.
2. Reinald Werrenrath - Neapolitan Love Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 19, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 19, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 19, 1916 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 19, 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 March 19, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:24 pm and setting at 06:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Apr 18, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on March 19, 1916

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Someone born on March 19, 1916 is:

109 years 1 month old,

or 1309 months and 25 days old,

or 5695 weeks and 3 days old,

or 39868 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 19, 1916?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 19, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on March 19, 1916.

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