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What Happened on December 1, 1916

Historical Events

Liberals Fight the Royalists

There is virtual civil war in Greece as royalists fight Eleftherios Venizelos' Liberal Party, the Allies ensure a Venizelist victory

Famous Birthdays

  • Wan Li, Chinese reform politician, born in Dongping County, Shandong province (d. 2015)

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Eugène, vicomte de Foucauld, French explorer (Morocco) and ascetic, killed in the Sahara during an uprising at 58
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights

About December 1, 1916

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

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