What happened on Sunday May 07, 1916?

Here's what happened on May 07, 1916:

• Battle of Verdun: Strategic Hill Contested During the prolonged Battle of Verdun in World War I, German troops momentarily captured Côte 304, a strategically critical hill on the Verdun defensive line. Despite initial success in forcing French troops off the position, the Germans were unable to maintain their hold due to intense and devastating French artillery bombardments. This episode exemplified the brutal and attritional nature of combat on the Western Front.
• Battle of Kondoa Irangi in German East Africa During World War I, a significant engagement occurred in German East Africa (modern-day Tanzania) where a South African force of 3,000 men, led by Jacob van Deventer, successfully defended the strategic town of Kondoa Irangi against 4,000 German colonial troops commanded by the renowned guerrilla warfare tactician Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck. This battle was part of the broader East African Campaign, which was characterized by mobile and unconventional warfare.

Events in 1916

May 07, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 07, 1916

Newspapers from May. 07, 1916

May 07, 1916 was a Sunday and it was the 128th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1916 can also be written as 5/7/1916 in the US and as 7/5/1916 in UK and Europe.

May 07, 1916 in May 1916 calendar

Famous people born on May 07, 1916:

• Huw Wheldon

  Prominent Welsh-English broadcaster known for his significant contributions to British media and television during the mid-20th century.

• W. B. Young

  Scottish rugby player and physician who made notable contributions in both sports and medical fields during his lifetime.

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on May 7th

Famous people died on May 07, 1916:

• Edmund Harbitz

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on May 7th

May 07, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1916 was Hello, Hawaii, How Are You? by Anna Chandler, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Anna Chandler - Hello, Hawaii, How Are You?
2. Henry Burr - Memories
3. Elsie Baker - There's a Broken Heart for Every Light on Broadway

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 07, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 07, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 07, 1916 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 07, 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 May 07, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 11:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1916 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on May 07, 1916

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Someone born on May 07, 1916 is:

109 years and 6 days old,

or 1308 months and 6 days old,

or 5688 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39818 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 07, 1916?

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 07, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 07, 1916.

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