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What Happened on November 23, 1916

Famous Birthdays

  • Michael Gough, English actor (Hammer Horror Films, Search for the Nile), born in Kuala Lumpur, British Malaya (d. 2011)

Famous Deaths

  • Eduard Napravnik, Czech conductor and composer, dies at 77
  • Leonard Moon, English cricket batsman (4 Tests, Cambridge University CC, Middlesex CCC), dies in WWI action at 38
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About November 23, 1916

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes

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