What happened on Thursday October 26, 1916?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1916:

• Battle of Dover Strait in World War I A significant naval engagement occurred in the Dover Strait between Great Britain and the German Empire. German torpedo boats conducted a strategic raid to disrupt the Dover Barrage and target Allied shipping, demonstrating the naval warfare tactics of World War I.
• German Invasion of Oltenia during World War I During World War I, German forces invaded the Oltenia region in Romania, advancing towards the city of Târgu Jiu. This military operation was part of the larger strategic efforts by the Central Powers to control Romanian territory during the conflict.
• Margaret Sanger's Arrest for Birth Control Advocacy Margaret Sanger, a pioneering birth control activist and women's rights advocate, was arrested for distributing information about contraception, which was considered obscene at the time. This arrest was part of her broader campaign to legalize and destigmatize birth control in the United States.
• François Mitterrand Birth François Mitterrand was born in Jarnac, France. He would later become a prominent French politician who served as President of France from 1981 to 1995, making significant contributions to French politics during the late 20th century.

Events in 1916

October 26, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1916

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1916

October 26, 1916 was a Thursday and it was the 300th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1916 can also be written as 10/26/1916 in the US and as 26/10/1916 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1916 in October 1916 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 1916:

• François Mitterrand

  Prominent French socialist politician who served as President of France from 1981 to 1995, marking a significant shift in French political...

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on October 26th

Famous people died on October 26, 1916:

• Francesco Caggiani

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on October 26th

October 26, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1916 was My Own Iona by Charles King & Elizabeth Brice, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

1. Charles King & Elizabeth Brice - My Own Iona
2. Kathleen Parlow - Thais: Meditation

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 26, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 1916 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 26, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:08 am and setting at 05:07 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 26, 1916

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Someone born on October 26, 1916 is:

108 years 6 months old,

or 1302 months and 18 days old,

or 5663 weeks and 6 days old,

or 39647 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1916?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 26, 1916.

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