What happened on Tuesday February 29, 1916?

Here's what happened on February 29, 1916:

• South Carolina Raises Child Labor Minimum Age The state of South Carolina enacted progressive labor legislation by raising the minimum working age for children in factories, mills, and mines from twelve to fourteen years old. This reform represented an important step in protecting children from exploitative labor practices and promoting child welfare during the early industrial era.
• Birth of Dinah Shore Dinah Shore was born, who would later become a renowned American singer, actress, and television personality. She would go on to have a significant impact on entertainment and become a beloved public figure during the mid-20th century.
• United Kingdom Annexes Tokelau The United Kingdom formally annexed Tokelau, a group of small atolls in the South Pacific Ocean, expanding its colonial territories. This annexation was part of the broader imperial expansion strategies of the early 20th century, which sought to extend geopolitical influence across remote regions.

Events in 1916

February 29, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 29, 1916

Newspapers from Feb. 29, 1916

February 29, 1916 was a Tuesday and it was the 60th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1916 can also be written as 2/29/1916 in the US and as 29/2/1916 in UK and Europe.

February 29, 1916 in February 1916 calendar

Famous people born on February 29, 1916:

• Dinah Shore

  Renowned American singer, actress, and television personality who dominated entertainment from the 1950s to 1970s.

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on February 29th

Famous people died on February 29, 1916:

• John Nanson

  English-australian journalist and politician (b. 1863).

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on February 29th

February 29, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1916 was Casey's Description of His Fight by Russell Hunting (as Michael Casey), according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

1. Russell Hunting (as Michael Casey) - Casey's Description of His Fight
2. Olive Kline & Elsie Baker & Marguerite Dunlap - Go to Sleep, My Dusky Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 29, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 29, 1916 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 February 29, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 03:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Mar 19, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on February 29, 1916

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Someone born on February 29, 1916 is:

109 years 2 months old,

or 1310 months and 15 days old,

or 5698 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39887 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1916?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 29, 1916.

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