Historical Events
Easter Proclamation of 1916
Easter Rising of Irish republicans against British occupation begins in Dublin
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Historic Expedition
Ernest Shackleton and five men of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition launch a lifeboat from uninhabited Elephant Island in the Southern Ocean to organise a rescue for ice-trapped ship Endurance
Ernest Shackleton
Famous Birthdays
Lou Thesz
Lou Thesz, American professional wrestler, born in Banat, Michigan (d. 2002)
Lou Thesz
- Stanley Kauffmann, American playwright (Red Handkerchief Man), born in NYC, New York (d. 2013)
1916 Highlights
About April 24, 1916
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 104 years and 9 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
