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What Happened on August 5, 1916

Famous Deaths

  • George Butterworth, English composer, dies at 31
  • Nikolay Ivanovich Kazanli, Russian composer, dies at 46
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights

About August 5, 1916

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

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