What happened this day in history January 10, 1916

What are the important events that happened on January 10, 1916? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 10, 1916: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 10, 1916 is the 10th day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 356 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 28, 1915 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘decagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $373.34. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rabbit is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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January 10, 1916 Historical Events

  • 1916
    Erzerum Offensive during World War I, Russian victory over Ottoman Empire.

Who were born on January 10, 1916?

  • 1916
    Don Metz, Canadian ice hockey player (d. 2007)
  • 1916
    Eldzier Cortor, American painter
  • 1916
    Sune Bergström, Swedish biochemist, Nobel laureate (d. 2004)

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