What happened on Tuesday November 21, 1916?

Here's what happened on November 21, 1916:

• Death of Emperor Franz Josef of Austria Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria-Hungary passed away after a 68-year reign, marking the end of an era for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His death came during the tumultuous period of World War I, and he was succeeded by his grandnephew, Archduke Karl.
• HMHS Britannic Sinking The HMHS Britannic, a hospital ship and sister ship to the Titanic, sank in the Aegean Sea after striking a naval mine, resulting in the loss of 30 lives. This tragic event highlighted the dangers faced by medical vessels during World War I.
• National Hockey League Founded The National Hockey League (NHL) was established in Montreal, Canada, marking a significant moment in the history of professional ice hockey. This organization would go on to become the premier professional ice hockey league in the world.
• German and Austrian Forces Capture Orsova During World War I, German and Austro-Hungarian forces successfully captured the strategic town of Orsova in Hungary, demonstrating the ongoing military operations on the Eastern Front.

Events in 1916

November 21, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 21, 1916

Newspapers from Nov. 21, 1916

November 21, 1916 was a Tuesday and it was the 326th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 21, 1916 can also be written as 11/21/1916 in the US and as 21/11/1916 in UK and Europe.

November 21, 1916 in November 1916 calendar

Famous people born on November 21, 1916:

• Sid Luckman

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Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on November 21st

Famous people died on November 21, 1916:

• Franz Joseph I of Austria (b. 1830)
• Francesco Giuseppe I d'Austria

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on November 21st

November 21, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 21, 1916 was Sing Me to Sleep by Alma Gluck, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Alma Gluck - Sing Me to Sleep
2. Enrico Caruso - Santa Lucia (Neapolitan Folk Song)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 21st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 21, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 21, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 21, 1916 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 21, 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 November 21, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:40 am and setting at 02:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 09, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Dec 09, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on November 21, 1916

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Someone born on November 21, 1916 is:

108 years 5 months old,

or 1301 months and 13 days old,

or 5658 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39611 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 21, 1916?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 21, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on November 21, 1916.

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