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Oct 51916

What Happened on October 5, 1916

Historical Events

Battle of the Somme

Adolf Hitler is wounded in the left thigh by an exploding shell during the Battle of the Somme

A large mine placed by a British tunneling unit explodes under German positions on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. At the time it was one of the largest explosions ever and one of the loudest man-made noises.

Famous Birthdays

Douglas Ranger, British surgeon, born in Furness, Lancashire (d. 1997)

Born in 1916 1916 Highlights

About October 5, 1916

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

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

What Happened in 1916