What Happened on November 21, 1916

Historical Events

  • HMHS Britannic sinks in the Aegean Sea after a mine explodes, killing 30 people

Famous Birthdays

  • Sid Luckman, American College-Pro Football HOF quarterback (Columbia University; 4 × NFL C'ship 1940, 41, 43, 46; NFL MVP 1943; 5 × First-team All-Pro; 3 × Pro Bowl; Chicago Bears), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1998)

Famous Deaths

Franz Joseph I (1830-1916)

Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, Croatia and Bohemia (1848-1916), dies of pneumonia after catching a cold taking a walk at 86

Died in 1916 1916 Highlights

About November 21, 1916

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

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