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see horoscope and birth chart for August 31, 1916What happened on Thursday August 31, 1916?
About August 31st, 1916, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 31, 1916, during the Battle of the Somme, German forces launched their most significant counterattack of the campaign, targeting British positions at Delville Wood and High Wood. This intense military engagement was part of the larger, brutal struggle that characterized the Western Front during World War I, involving massive troop movements and substantial casualties on both sides.
- Day of the week: August 31st, 1916 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: It's a Hundred to One You're in Love by M.J. O'Connell
- Popular movie: Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages directed by D.W. Griffith
More about August 31st, 1916? See below for more news and curiosities on August 31st, 1916.
Table of contents
- August 31, 1916: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 31, 1916?
- Who was born on August 31, 1916?
- August 31, 1916: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 31, 1916?
- Back in 1916
August 31, 1916: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1916:
- German Counterattack at Battle of the Somme On August 31, 1916, during the Battle of the Somme, German forces launched their most significant counterattack of the campaign, targeting British positions at Delville Wood and High Wood. This intense military engagement was part of the larger, brutal struggle that characterized the Western Front during World War I, involving massive troop movements and substantial casualties on both sides.
- Germany Suspends Submarine Warfare On August 31, 1916, Germany temporarily suspended its unrestricted submarine warfare campaign during World War I. This strategic decision came amid growing international pressure and diplomatic tensions, particularly with neutral countries like the United States, which were critical of Germany's aggressive maritime tactics.
August 31, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 31, 1916?
August 31, 1916 was a Thursday and it was the 244th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1916 can also be written as 8/31/1916 in the US and as 31/8/1916 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 31, 1916?
Famous people born on August 31, 1916:
- Daniel Schorr
Daniel Schorr was a renowned American journalist who worked for major news networks like CBS News, CNN, and National Public Radio, known for...
August 31, 1916: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1916 was It's a Hundred to One You're in Love by M.J. O'Connell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
- M.J. O'Connell - It's a Hundred to One You're in Love
- Elizabeth Wheeler - At the End of a Beautiful Day
- Al Jolson - I Sent My Wife to the Thousand Isles
- Prince's Orchestra - Babes in the Wood
August 31, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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 31, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 31, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1916 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:19 am and setting at 07:57 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 31, 1916
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Someone born on August 31, 1916 is:
108 years 8 months old,
or 1304 months and 14 days old,
or 5671 weeks and 6 days old,
or 39703 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1916?
There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1916?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 31, 1916.
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Back in 1916
