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What Happened on August 4, 1916

Historical Events

  • Denmark and the United States sign a treaty whereby the Danish West Indies, including the Virgin Islands, are to be ceded to the US in 1917 for $25 million
  • The Turks attack the British line at Romani in the northern Sinai (WWI)

About August 4, 1916

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo