What Happened on March 14, 1916

Historical Events

  • Battle of Verdun: Germans capture Cumières-le-Mort-Homme and Chattancourt in France

Famous Birthdays

  • Horton Foote, American screenwriter (To Kill a Mockingbird; Tender Mercies), and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright (The Young Man from Atlanta), born in Wharton, Texas (d. 2009)
  • Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., Mexican-American actor (The Brave One; Viva Valdez -"Luis"), born in Mexico City (d. 1983)

About March 14, 1916

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

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