What happened on Saturday October 21, 1916?

Here's what happened on October 21, 1916:

• Political Assassination in Austria Friedrich Adler, a prominent socialist, assassinated Karl von Stürgkh, the Prime Minister of Austria, in a dramatic political act that highlighted the growing tensions and revolutionary sentiments during World War I. Adler's actions were a significant political statement against the war and the imperial government.
• Establishment of Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) The United States Army officially established the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), a program designed to produce commissioned officers for the U.S. military through college-based training programs. This initiative would become a significant pathway for military leadership development and officer recruitment.
• Battle of the Ancre Heights - Canadian Military Success Canadian forces launched a strategic third attack on Regina Trench during the Battle of the Ancre Heights, successfully capturing the position from German forces. This military operation demonstrated the tactical skill and bravery of Canadian troops during World War I.
• Bayonne Refinery Labor Conflict A labor dispute at a Bayonne, New Jersey refinery escalated into a violent confrontation when striking workers charged a police line. The incident resulted in multiple injuries, with three police officers and eight strikers wounded, reflecting the intense labor tensions of the early 20th century.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from Oct. 21, 1916

Newspapers from Oct. 21, 1916

October 21, 1916 was a Saturday and it was the 295th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1916 can also be written as 10/21/1916 in the US and as 21/10/1916 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1916 in October 1916 calendar

Famous people born on October 21, 1916:

• Andrea Checchi

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• Gabriele Pescatore

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on October 21st

Famous people died on October 21, 1916:

• Trifko Grabež
• Olindo Guerrini
• Giuseppe Raggio
• Karl von Stürgkh

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on October 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1916 was Oh How She Could Yacki Hacki Wicki Wachi Woo (That's Love in Honolulu) by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Oh How She Could Yacki Hacki Wicki Wachi Woo (That's Love in Honolulu)
2. Charles Harrison - Ireland Must be Heaven, for My Mother Came from There
3. Peerless Quartet - Dear Old Dreamy Honolulu Town

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 02:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 11, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Nov 09, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on October 21, 1916

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Someone born on October 21, 1916 is:

108 years 6 months old,

or 1302 months and 23 days old,

or 5664 weeks and 4 days old,

or 39652 days old,

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

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.

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

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

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