Historical Events
Woodrow Wilson
Amidst the Mexican Revolution and World War I, Woodrow Wilson is re-elected as President of the United States, defeating Republican candidate Charles E. Hughes
- Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolayevich warns Tsar of uprising
First Woman to Congress
Jeannette Rankin (Rep-R-Montana) is elected to Congress as its first woman Representative
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Bushkin, American jazz pianist (Bunny Berigan; Tommy Dorsey; Bing Crosby), composer ("Oh! Look At Me Now"), and TV host (A Couple of Joes), born in New York City (d. 2004)
About November 7, 1916
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
