What happened on Sunday April 23, 1916?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1916:

• Easter Rising: Proclamation of the Irish Republic On this pivotal day during Easter Week, the seven leaders of the Irish Republican Brotherhood signed the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, formally declaring Ireland's independence from British rule. This momentous document, read by Patrick Pearse outside the General Post Office in Dublin, marked the beginning of the Easter Rising, a significant rebellion that would profoundly impact Ireland's path to independence.
• Lord Dunsany's Play Premieres in New York Lord Dunsany's one-act play "Night at an Inn" made its theatrical debut in New York City, showcasing the playwright's distinctive style of supernatural and imaginative storytelling. The play, known for its gothic and mysterious elements, represented an important moment in early 20th-century dramatic literature.

Events in 1916

April 23, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1916

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 1916

April 23, 1916 was a Sunday and it was the 114th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1916 can also be written as 4/23/1916 in the US and as 23/4/1916 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1916 in April 1916 calendar

Famous people born on April 23, 1916:

• Yiannis Moralis

  Renowned Greek painter and influential art educator who significantly impacted modern Greek art in the 20th century.

• Bud Wilkinson

  Legendary college football coach at the University of Oklahoma, known for his exceptional coaching record and significant impact on American...

• Ivo Lola Ribar

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on April 23rd

Famous people died on April 23, 1916:

• Gustav Albert Schwalbe

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on April 23rd

April 23, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1916 was What a Wonderful Mother You'd Be by Henry Burr, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

1. Henry Burr - What a Wonderful Mother You'd Be
2. Anna Chandler - When You're Down in Louisville
3. Olive Kline & Lambert Murphy - So Long, Letty
4. Victor Light Opera Co. - Gems from Very Good, Eddie
5. Lambert Murphy - Underneath the Stars

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 1916 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:11 am and setting at 10:41 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 April 23, 1916

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Someone born on April 23, 1916 is:

109 years 1 month old,

or 1309 months and 1 day old,

or 5691 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39843 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1916?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 23, 1916.

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