What happened on Friday June 23, 1916?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1916:

• Battle of Verdun: German Assault on Fort Thiaumont During World War I, German forces launched a strategic attack on Fort Thiaumont in the Verdun sector, a critical defensive position in northeastern France. On June 23, 1916, German troops initially captured part of the fort, representing a significant tactical moment in the prolonged Battle of Verdun. However, in a remarkable display of resilience, French forces swiftly counterattacked and reclaimed the lost ground on the same day, demonstrating the intense and fluid nature of combat during this brutal engagement. The Battle of Verdun, lasting from February to December 1916, was one of the longest and most devastating battles of World War I, symbolizing the war of attrition and immense human cost of the conflict.

Events in 1916

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

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1916

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1916

June 23, 1916 was a Friday and it was the 175th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1916 can also be written as 6/23/1916 in the US and as 23/6/1916 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1916 in June 1916 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1916:

• Irene Worth

  American actress (d. 2002).

• Len Hutton

  Legendary English cricketer regarded as one of the greatest opening batsmen in the history of the sport.

• Al G. Wright

  American bandleader and conductor (d. 2020).

• Irene Worth [Hattie Abrams]

  Nebraska, united states -- actress (nicolas & alexandra).

• Jean Morin

  French judge and secretary general of merchant navy.

• Ernest Wilimowski
• Leslie Thorne
• Edmondo Lozzi
• Ilona Madary
• Lou Barle
• Elena Zareschi

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on June 23rd

Famous people died on June 23, 1916:

• Victor Chapman

  Us legionaire / wwi pilot, killed.

• Nedeljko Čabrinović
• Oscar Chilesotti
• Carlo Giordana
• Maurice Vinot

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on June 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1916 was So Long, Letty by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Prince's Orchestra - So Long, Letty
2. American Quartet - Siam

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1916 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 11:49 pm and setting at 02:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 15, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Jul 15, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 1916

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Someone born on June 23, 1916 is:

108 years 5 months old,

or 1301 months and 20 days old,

or 5660 weeks

or 39620 days old,

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

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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