Historical Events
Barker's Military Cross
Canadian pilot William George Barker flying over Ancre River, spots concentration of German troops massing for counter-attack on Beaumont Hamel, sends emergency Zone Call to break up German infantry apart. Barker later receives Military Cross
Famous Birthdays
- Ruth Nita Barrow, 1st female Governor-General of Barbados (1990-95), born in Saint Lucy, Barbados (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Henryk Sienkiewicz, Polish author (Quo Vadis, Nobel 1905), dies at 70
- Luis Muñoz Rivera, Puerto Rican journalist (founded Federalist Party), dies at 57
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights
About November 15, 1916
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
