Battle of Florina [German name and dates.] 15th November. Yuan-Shih-Kai, President of China, dies (date of election October 6th, 1913). British Government decide to institute National Service (see November 1st, 1917). Battle of Lake Naroch (White Russia) begins (see April 30th). H.M.S. End of "Brusilov's Offensive" [Approximate date.] This campaign had started on February 19, 1915. men aged 18 to 41 in Great Britain. November 7, 1916 - American voters re-elect President Woodrow Wilson who had campaigned on the slogan, "He kept us out of war." British and French Governments conclude agreement (the "Clementel Agreement"): (1) to unite British ships in French service to those already employed; (2) to co-ordinate Allied tonnage; (3) to create inter-allied bureau to centralise charter of neutral shipping (see January 6th, November 3rd, and December 3rd, 1917). Ask the German Dachshund for His Picture!'". Cetinje (Montenegro) occupied by Austrian forces. Roger Casement lands in Ireland from a German submarine and is arrested (see 24th, and August 3rd). German Government inform United States Government that defensively armed merchantmen will henceforth be regarded as cruisers (see 10th, 29th, and February 26th, 1917). Jul 1, 1916. Handeni (German East Africa) occupied by British forces. Elsewhere possibly the greatest naval battle in history occurred at Jutland (which resulted in a tactical victory for Germany but a strategic victory for the British), and the Russians surprised everyone with impressive initial success in the Brusilov Offensive. It also landed behind one salient, allowing German machine gun teams to stop the 17th Sherwoods. ends (see 17th). Rumanian Government open negotiations with Russian Government with a view to military assistance (see August 17th). First aerial operations carried out by combined French and British air services on French Western front. Inter-Allied Conference in Paris (26th/28th). Fort Vaux (Verdun) stormed by German forces [German date. German airship "L.-20" returning from raid on Scotland, wrecked at Stavanger (Norway). British advance into Sinai begins (see December 21st). In January 1916, the failure of … German raider "Moewe" sails from Kiel on second cruise (see March 4th, 1916 and March 22nd, 1917). Inter-Allied Conference held in Paris to discuss: (a) the relations between Governments and Staffs; (b) policy and strategy; (c) Greece; (d) Poland. January 1st: Riots in Austria-Hungary forced down the price of grain and flour as set by the government. Craiova (Rumania) taken by German forces. Historical Events from 1844 to 1877. King of Serbia leaves Salonika (see 1st and 17th). Marshal-Count Masakata Terauchi succeeds Marquis Okuma [Appointed Prime Minister April 16th, 1914.] Allied forces landed at the Piræus (see December 1st). French battleship "Suffren" sunk by submarine in the Bay of Biscay. January-February 1916 - Bahia, Brazil German saboteurs conducted at least two operations in Bahia in early 1916. Seaham harbour (on coast of Durham) shelled by German submarine. Karind (West Persia) occupied by a Russian force (later withdrawn). German gunboat "Hedwig von Wissman" sunk by H.M.S. Kirmanshah (Western Persia) occupied by Russian forces (see January 13th and July 1st). Action of Falahiya (Mesopotamia) (see 1st and 6th). Second Military Service Bill extending compulsion to married men passes the British House of Commons (see 25th, and February 10th). Battle of Târga-Jiu, Rumania (16th/17th). Ali Dinar killed (see May 22nd). British and French Governments conclude "Sykes-Picot" agreement as to eventual partition of Asia Minor (see April 26th and May 23rd). Congress. Agreement as to provisional administration of the Cameroons concluded between French and British Governments (see February 18th). The events at St. Ann Church will begin with ‘A Suite of Songs Commemorating 1916’ performed by The Ranelagh Singers followed by a number... 11:30 - 17:30 READ MORE Battle of Rumani (Sinai) (4th/5th) (see July 19th). Erzerum taken by the Russian forces (see 12th and March 12th, 1918). It was evacuated subsequently without further fighting.]. First Attempt to relieve Kut begins: relieving force begins advance from Ali Gharbi (see 21st and December 7th, 1915). (see August 2nd, 1917). Sir Edward Carson succeeds Mr Balfour as First Lord of the Admiralty, Great Britain (see 11th and July 19th, 1917). Bitlis (Armenia) taken by Russian forces (see August 15th). Gorizia taken by Italian forces (see 6th). (Appointed December 11th, 1905.). Lieut.-General Kenichi Oshima appointed Japanese Minister for War (see 29th, and September 29th, 1918). "Russell" sunk by mine in the Mediterranean. German airship "L.Z.-77" brought down by French gunfire at Revigny (night 21st/22nd). (see December 14th, 1915, and March 2nd, 1917). Identic Notes presented by Austro-Hungarian, Bulgarian, German and Turkish Governments to United States Ambassadors in their respective countries requesting them to inform the Governments of the Entente powers that the four Allied Central Powers are ready to negotiate for peace (see 30th). "First Offensive Battle" of Verdun ends (see October 24th, 1916 and August 20th, 1917). Captain Fryatt, of British S.S. "Brussels" shot by order of a German court-martial in Belgium. The German air forces established as a separate branch of the German army. The General Post Office and other parts of Dublin were seized; street fighting continued for about a week until Tom … Russian forces cross the Danube into the Dobrudja to assist the Rumanian forces (see 17th, 27th, and September 2nd). Historical Events for the Year 1916 1st January » Germany known as German troops abandon Yaoundé and their Cameroon known as Kamerun colony to British forces and … "Brusilov's Offensive" continued (see 4th); Battle of the Strypa begins (see 30th). Prince Firman Firma, Persian Prime Minister, resigns (see 6th and December 25th, 1915). Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria dies. Lord Devonport appointed Food Controller, Great Britain (see 22nd). ( Jul 5 Politics: Austria-Hungary seeks German support for a war against Serbia in case of Russian militarism. (see November 1st). Constantinople and Adrianople attacked by aeroplanes of the Royal Naval Air Service from Mudros. Mwanza, on Victoria Nyanza (German Fast Africa) taken by British forces. British operations for the capture of Kut begin (see May 19th, 1916, and January 9th, 1917). New York Tribune, June 11, 1916, [1] . Mamakhatun (Armenia) again taken by Russian forces (see May 31st). [British ships sunk - "Indefatigable", "Invincible", "Queen Mary", "Black Prince", "Defence" and "Warriror" German ships sunk - "Pommern", "Lützow", "Wiesbaden", "Rostock", "Frauenlob", "Elbing"]. Treaty with Ibn Sa'ud, Emir of Nejd, ratified by British Government (see December 26th, 1915). United States Government formally protest to British Government against "Black List" policy (see October 22nd, 1914, December 23rd, 1915 and January 26th, 1916). Outbreak of Rebellion in Ireland (see May 1st). Greek IVth Army Corps at Kavala surrenders voluntarily to German forces. Entente Goverments protest to Greece against Bulgarian occupation of Fort Rupel (see 26th). Bagamoyo (German East African coast) occupied by British forces. Austrian offensive in the Trentino begins (see June, 3rd). Final attempt to succour Kut: loss of H.M.S. Zaleszczyki (Galicia) taken by Russian forces (see July 30th, 1917). Funchal (Madeira) bombarded by German submarine (see December 12th, 1917). M. Stürmer appointed successor (see July 22nd and November 24th). Keupri-Keui (Armenia) again captured by Russian forces (see December 17, 1914). The German list carries the battle up to September 9th.]. Signor Boselli appointed Italian Prime Minister (see 11th and October 25th, 1917). Battle of Guillemont (Somme) ends (see 3rd). Fort Douaumont (Verdun) stormed by German forces (25th/26th) (see 21st). Brasov (Transylvania) occupied by Rumanian forces (see 28th, and October 7th). Germany and Austria proclaim an "Independent State of Poland" (see April 3rd, 1915 and March 30th, 1917). Russian troops from France land at Salonika and join Allied force (see April 20th). Italian counter-offensive in the Trentino ends (see June 16th). Military convention signed at Bukharest between Entente Powers and Rumania. M. Venizelos arrives at Salonika (see August 30th and September 25th and 29th). "Pacific blockade" of Greece suspended (see 6th). For a day by day account click any given month using the sidebar to the right. Archduke Karl succeeds to the throne. Serbian Army Headquarters land at Salonika from Corfu (see 3rd). M. Stürmer, Russian Premier and Foreign Minister, resigns and is succeeded by M. Trepov as Premier (see February 1st, July 22nd and December 2nd and 12th, 1916, and January 8th, 1917). Battle of Flers-Courcelette (Somme) ends (see 15th). 20). May 8 German munitions bunker in Fort Douaumont explodes killing 679 German soldiers. [Baron Beyens officiated in the appointment from July 26th, 1915, till January 18th, 1916, i during which period M. Davignon was absent, owing to ill-health.]. French and Russian Governments conclude "Sykes-Picot" agreement for eventual partition of Asia Minor (see May 9th and May 23rd). Battle of Florina [German name and dates.] (The period of consription was in force until 1919). Li-Yuan-Hung elected President (see March 22nd, 1916 and July 6th, 1917). Kondoa Irangi (German East Africa) taken by British forces (see 17th and June 9th). The 1916 Easter Rising saw the first separatist shots fired in a campaign which was to destroy the United Kingdom of 1914 and lead to the secession of more than 20% of the … [This was the furthest point west reached by Russian forces. British S.S. "Appam" captured by German raider "Moewe" (see December 26th, 1915, and February 1st, 1916). Bitlis and Mush again taken by Russian forces (see 15th, and April 30th, 1917). Entente Powers make declaration guaranteeing to Belgium eventual independence and indemnification. Macready, Adjutant-General, British Expeditionary Force, France, resigns (see 22nd, and August 4th 1914). A provisional Irish government was proclaimed. Battle of Jutland. British and French Governments conclude agreement regarding temporary administration of Togoland (see August 26th and 31st, 1914). [Sir Charles Monro was appointed later Commander-in-Chief in India. (see November 22nd, 1915, and February 19th, 1916). Field-Marshal von Hindenburg succeeds General von Falkenhayn as Chief of the General Staff of the German Field Armies (see September 14th and November 27th, 1914), with General von Ludendorff as Chief Quartermaster-General (see October 27th, 1918). Kilosa (German East Africa) taken by British forces. Albanian Government of Essad Pasha set up in Salonika (see February 28th). United States 1916 – Calendar with American holidays. Other important events of WW1 in 1916 include end of the Gallipoli Campaign in favor of the Ottoman Empire; the Battle of Jutland, the largest naval conflict of the First World War; and the beginning of the Arab Revolt in the Ottoman Empire. Congress authorizes a plan to expand the U.S. armed forces over the next five years (June). British pursuit of retreating German force in East Africa checked at Affair of Kisaki. First German daylight aeroplane raid on London (by single aeroplane) (see December 21st, 1914 and May 7th, June 13th and July 7th, 1917). Anglo-French Conference meets in London to discuss the German and United States "Peace Notes"; also the situation in Greece, the Salonika expedition and the division of the front in the Western Theatre. Ninth Battle of the Isonzo ends (see October 31st). Mr. Arthur Balfour, First Lord of the Admiralty, Great Britain, resigns, and is appointed Secretary for Foreign Affairs, (see 12th and May 28th, 1915). google_ad_height = 60; Mr. Wilson re-elected President of the United States. Tutrakan (Dobrudja) taken by Bulgarian forces (see 2nd). "Julnar" (see 29th). Battle of the Ancre, 1916, ends (see 13th). First German destroyer raid in Dover Straits (night 26th/27th) (see April 20th, 1917). Inter-Allied Conference on finance held in London (14th/15th). Trebizond (Asia Minor) taken by Russian forces (see 6th and february 24th, 1918). French defeat of Dien Bien Phu The Gallipoli campaign resonated profoundly among all nations involved. Viscount Grey, British Secretary for Foreign Affairs, resigns. British Government recognise the "King of the Arabs" as the King of the Hejaz (see November 4th). google_ad_slot = "7673224920"; Here are some of the sporting highlights in the world of sport for 1916. Russian troops from the far East arrive at Marseilles (see July 30th). Here is a timeline of events in World War I which took place in 1916. Murman Railway (from Murmansk to Petrograd) declared open. German attack on Kondoa Irangi repulsed (see 9th). German airship raid on England (east coast). Original Material © 2000-2009 Michael Duffy | M. Sazonov, Russian Foreign Minister, resigns [Appointed in 1910.] Yearly calendar showing months for the year 1916. Compulsory Military Service Bill in New Zealand comes into operation (see June 10th). Entente Governments send ultimatum to Greek Government demanding surrender of the Greek fleet (see 11th). Ujiji, on Lake Tanganyika (German East Africa), occupied by Belgian forces. Three Irish rebel leaders executed (see 1st). Turkish garrison of Mecca surrenders to the Sherif (see 5th). H.M.S. Russian attack on Erzerum begins (see 16th, and January 11th). Remnant of Serbian Army concentrated at Corfu (see January 15th and April 3rd). Third attack on Sanna-i-Yat repulsed (see 9th, 24th and 29th). Rowanduz (Northern Mesopotania) occupied by Russian forces. British hospital ship "Britannic" sunk by mine in Ægean Sea. May 31, 1916. Lieut.-General Oka, Japanese Minister for War, resigns (appointed April 16th, 1914) (see 30th). //-->, Saturday, 22 August, 2009 Second attack on Sanna-i-Yat (see 6th and 22nd). However, the outbreak of World War I led to the discontinuation of the preparations. H.M.S. United States Government send Note to British Government protesting against search of mails. Lowestoft (Suffolk) and Yarmouth (Norfolk) raided by German battle cruiser squadron (see November 26th). Kirmanshah (West Persia) occupied by Turkish forces (see February 26th). Greek Government issue warrant for arrest of M. Venizelos on charge of high treason (see August 30th and September 29th, 1916 and June 26th, 1917). Major-General Tighe succeeded by Lieut.-General Smuts in command of British forces in East Africa (see April 16th, 1915, January 31st, 1916 and January 20th, 1917). 10 Major Events of World War I In 1915 And 1916 World War I was a global conflict fought between the Central Powers of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria; and the Allies which was a coalition of many nations, most prominently the Great Britain, France, Russia, Japan and … Rumanian forces cross Hungarian frontier and invade Transylvania (see 27th). German airship "L.-7" destroyed off the Slesvig coast. Turkish offensive from Oghratina against the Suez Canal begins (see August 4th). New War Cabinet of five Ministers formed. This section lists … 'Brittania Still Rules the Waves. German ships in Piræus harbour seized by the Allies. Murray takes over command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (see 9th). Chios (Ægean) occupied by British forces. 27/04/1916: Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, the British Secretary of State for War, asks for American military participation in Europe. November 13, 1916 - British troops stage a surprise attack and capture the towns of Beaumont Hamel and Beaucourt at the northern end of the Somme Front. Neu Langenburg (German East Africa) occupied by British forces (see 25th). [Approximate date] End of period of German mastery of the air on the Western front (see October 1st, 1915). Austria-Hungary severs diplomatic relations with Portugal. German airship "L.-31" destroyed by aeroplane at Potters Bar, near London (night 1st/2nd). Exemptions were made for men in essential war work, those declared New Moshi (East Africa) taken by British forces (see 5th and 12th). (Macedonia) begins (see 19th). Kirman (Persia) occupied by British forces. Second Compulsory Service Act comes into operation in Great Britain (see May 25th and April 10th, 1918). Allies commence blockade of Greek Macedonian coast from mouth of the Struma to mouth of the Mesta (see December 15th, 1915). British Government conclude further agreement with the Netherlands Overseas Trust for rationing of Holland (see November 23rd, 1915). The Somme 1916 (Barnsley: Pen and Sword) The width of no man’s land had been underestimated and the men were still crossing it when the barrage moved forward at 5.10 a.m. It was also one of the costliest. Entente Governments announce forthcoming blockade of Greece from December 8th (see 1st). ; Margaret Sanger opens the first birth control clinic in the country at 46 Amboy St., Brooklyn. Mora, the last German post in the Cameroons, surrenders to the British. "Pacific blockade" of Greece by Entente Powers begins (see 22nd). It was later used by Anzac soldiers when going over the top. Action of Kahe (East Africa) brings the Kilimanjaro operations to and end (see 5th). (Discussion continued on the 27th and 28th.). Russian hospital ship "Vpered" sunk by submarine in the Black Sea. Agreement signed at Berlin for transfer of British and German wounded and sick prisoners of war to Switzerland (see May 13th). Rumania severs diplomatic relations with Bulgaria (see September 1st). M. Venizelos withdraws from Athens (see 29th and August 30th). "Mimi" and "Fifi" [Ex-German Gunboat " Kingani"]. Ministry of Food formed in Great Britain (see 26th). Mr. Baker appointed United States Secretary for War. May 6 Belgian troops march into Kigali, German East Africa. Sipahsalar A'zam, Persian Prime Minister, resigns, and is succeeded by Vossuq ed Douleh, who also acts as Foreign Minister (see March 6th, 1916, and May 29th, 1917). Action in North Sea between German raider "Greif" and British auxiliary cruiser "Alcantara": both sunk. Lord Robert Cecil appointed Minister of Blockade (see July 18th, 1918). Anglo-French Conference held at Calais to discuss Greek participation in the war. Russian force landed at Atna for attack on Trebizond (see April 17th). Eighth Battle of the Isonzo ends (see 9th). Lieut.-General Sir Percy Lake appointed Commander-in-Chief, Mesopotamia (see 19th, and August 28th). Bismarckburg (German East Africa) taken by British forces (see May 25th). Sudan force advances from Nahud into Darfur (see 1st, and May 22nd). Sherif of Mecca begins revolt against Turkish rule (see 7th, 9th, and October 24th, 1915). Shipping Control Committee formed in Great Britain (see November 3rd and 10th, 1915 and December 22nd, 1916). Orsova (Hungary) occupied by Rumanian forces (see August 28th and November 22nd). Sipahsalar A'zam appointed Persian Prime Minister (see 5th, and August 29th). Berat (Albania) occupied by Austrian forces (see July 10th, 1918). Mackensen's army effects passage of the Danube at Islaz and Simnitza. 6 Oct: John Redmond delivers his first public speech since the Easter Rising in Waterford, rejecting the prospect of permanent partition and declaring ‘Home Rule is safe if Ireland is sane’. War Cabinet formed in Great Britain. Massacre of Venizelists in Athens (see 1st, and November 23rd). Airship raid on England; furthest penetration westwards; casualties 183 (see January 19th, 1915, and August 5th, 1918). Ministry of Pensions formed in Great Britain. Fort Thiaumont (Verdun) retaken by French forces (see 23rd and July 1st). Greek Government accept Entente demands (see 10th). Transylvanian frontier of Rumania crossed by German forces (see August 28th and September 29th). Lieut.-General Sir George Milne succeeds Lieut.-General Sir Bryan Mahon as General Officer Commanding British Forces, Salonika (see October 28th, 1915). Senussi defeated by British forces in Action of Agagiya (Western Egypt) (see December 13th, 1915, and February 5th, 1917). Bukharest capitulates to the German forces (see November 30th, 1918). Greek Government order general demobilisation (see 21st). Greek Government refuse Entente demands (see November 19th). History of Britain. Entente Governments reject German peace proposals (see 12th and January 11th, 1917). British Government decide to initiate imperial Conference (see March 20th, 1917). The French claim a foothold till the 7th.] Greek Government conclude new loan with the Entente (£800,000) (see November 8th, 1915). British attack on Kondoa Irangi (German East Africa) begins (see 19th). 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