What happened on Friday August 25, 1916?

Here's what happened on August 25, 1916:

• Establishment of the National Park Service On August 25, 1916, the United States Congress established the National Park Service as a federal agency within the Department of the Interior. This landmark legislation, signed by President Woodrow Wilson, created a dedicated organization to manage and preserve America's national parks, monuments, and natural landscapes. The National Park Service was tasked with conserving natural and cultural resources while also providing public access and enjoyment of these protected areas.
• Birth of Frederick Chapman Robbins Frederick Chapman Robbins, a distinguished American pediatrician and virologist, was born on August 25, 1916. He would later become a Nobel Prize recipient in Physiology or Medicine, making significant contributions to medical research. Robbins is particularly known for his groundbreaking work in virology, especially in understanding viral diseases that impact human health.

Events in 1916

August 25, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 25, 1916

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 1916

August 25, 1916 was a Friday and it was the 238th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1916 can also be written as 8/25/1916 in the US and as 25/8/1916 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 1916 in August 1916 calendar

Famous people born on August 25, 1916:

• Van Johnson

  Iconic Hollywood actor of the 1940s and 1950s, known for his distinctive red hair and boyish charm.

• Frederick Chapman Robbins

  American pediatrician and virologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1916).

• Paul Legatte

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on August 25th

Famous people died on August 25, 1916:

• Mary Tappan Wright

  American novelist and short story writer (b. 1851).

• Antonio Edoardo Chinotto

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1916 was My Dreamy China Lady by Lyric Quartet, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Lyric Quartet - My Dreamy China Lady
2. Joseph Cawthorn - I Can Dance with Everybody but my Wife

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 25, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 1916 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 August 25, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:06 am and setting at 05:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Sep 11, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on August 25, 1916

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Someone born on August 25, 1916 is:

108 years 8 months old,

or 1304 months and 19 days old,

or 5672 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39709 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1916?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 25, 1916.

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