What happened on Wednesday August 02, 1916?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1916:

• Battle of Verdun: German Attack on Fort Souville On August 2, 1916, during the Battle of Verdun, German forces launched an attack on Fort Souville, aiming to capture the fort and break the French defensive line. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Sinking of Italian Battleship Leonardo da Vinci On August 2, 1916, the Italian battleship Leonardo da Vinci was sunk by an internal explosion, resulting in the loss of 267 crew members. source: en.wikipedia.org
• First carrier-based aircraft Zeppelin interception On August 2, 1916, a Bristol Scout C aircraft from the Royal Navy seaplane carrier HMS Vindex attempted to intercept the German Zeppelin LZ 53 (L 17). This marked the first interception of an airship by a carrier-based aircraft, though the attack was unsuccessful. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Birth of Beatrice Straight Beatrice Straight was born in Old Westbury, New York, who would later become a notable actress known for her roles in films like 'Poltergeist' and 'Nun's Story'.

Events in 1916

August 02, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from August 1916

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1916

Your poster from August 02, 1916

August 02, 1916 was a Wednesday and it was the 215th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1916 can also be written as 8/2/1916 in the US and as 2/8/1916 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1916 in August 1916 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1916:

• Alfonso A. Ossorio

  Filipino-American painter and sculptor known for his innovative artistic works and contributions to modern art.

• Camille Hilaire

  French painter from Metz known for his artistic contributions to the regional art scene.

• Reginald Murley

  Renowned surgeon who made significant advancements in organ transplantation, contributing to medical science.

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1916:

• Teodoro Mariani
• Maria Eufrasia Iaconis
• Vincenzo Ottorino Gentiloni

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1916 was Babes in the Wood by Gladys Rice & Walter Van Brunt, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Gladys Rice & Walter Van Brunt - Babes in the Wood
2. Nora Bayes - Hello, Hawaii, How Are You?
3. Alma Gluck - The Nightingale Song
4. Lucy Isabelle Marsh - Just A-Wearyin' for You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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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 02, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1916 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:20 am and setting at 08:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Aug 13, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1916

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Someone born on August 02, 1916 is:

109 years 9 months old,

or 1317 months and 22 days old,

or 5729 weeks and 4 days old,

or 40107 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1916?

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 02, 1916.

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