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

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

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