What Happened on July 4, 1916

Famous Birthdays

  • Fernand Leduc, Canadian abstract expressionist painter (Les Automatistes), and teacher, born in Viauville, Montreal, Quebec (d. 2014)
  • Tokyo Rose [Iva Toguri D'Aquino], American-born Japanese propagandist (WWII), born in Los Angeles (d. 2006)

Famous Deaths

  • Alan Seeger, American war poet (b. 1888)
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights

About July 4, 1916

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 9 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes

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