What happened on Friday March 31, 1916?

About March 31st, 1916, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and most devastating battles of World War I, the German Fifth Army urgently requested additional reinforcements. Intelligence reports suggested the French defensive line was on the verge of collapse, indicating a potential strategic turning point in the battle.
  • Day of the week: March 31st, 1916 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Hello, Hawaii, How Are You? by Billy Murray
  • Popular movie: The Queen of Spades directed by Yakov Protazanov

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March 31, 1916: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 31, 1916:

  • Critical Moment in Battle of Verdun During the Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and most devastating battles of World War I, the German Fifth Army urgently requested additional reinforcements. Intelligence reports suggested the French defensive line was on the verge of collapse, indicating a potential strategic turning point in the battle.
  • Dutch Neutrality Declaration in World War I The Dutch government officially terminated all military engagements, reaffirming its neutral stance during World War I. This decision was crucial in maintaining the Netherlands' strategic position amidst the escalating European conflict.
  • Birth of John Vivyan John Vivyan, an American actor born in Chicago, Illinois, would later become known for his roles in films such as 'Imitation of Life' and 'Mr. Lucky'.

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March 31, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 31, 1916?


March 31, 1916 was a Friday and it was the 91st day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1916 can also be written as 3/31/1916 in the US and as 31/3/1916 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 31, 1916?


Famous people born on March 31, 1916:

  • John Wood

    Federal judge tragically murdered in 1979 by Charles Harrelson (father of actor Woody Harrelson), marking the first federal judge murder in...

  • Lucille Bliss

    Renowned voice actress best known for her iconic role as Smurfette in the original Smurfs animated series and numerous other animated...

  • Tommy Bolt

    Professional golfer known for his fiery temper and skilled play, nicknamed 'Thunder Bolt' for his powerful drives and emotional outbursts on...

  • Zoé Oldenbourg
  • Carlo Felice Manara

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March 31, 1916: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 31, 1916:

  • Giuseppe Avarna

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March 31, 1916: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 31, 1916 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 27th and April 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

March 31, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1916 was Hello, Hawaii, How Are You? by Billy Murray, according to the music chart for the week March 27th and April 2nd.

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March 31, 1916: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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March 31, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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March 31, 1916: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 31, 1916 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 05:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 19, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Apr 18, 1916.

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How old is someone born on March 31, 1916?


Someone born on March 31, 1916 is:

109 years 1 month old,

or 1309 months and 14 days old,

or 5693 weeks and 5 days old,

or 39856 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 1916?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1916?

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