Historical Events
Event of Interest
Emperors Wilhelm II (Germany) and Franz Joseph I (Austria-Hungary) establish the kingdom of Poland

Wilhelm II

Franz Joseph I
- Second Chamber accept initial impetus to general males/female suffrage
- The Everett Massacre takes place in Everett, Washington as political differences lead to a shoot-out between IWW organizers and local police.
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Tabor, American MLB 3rd baseman (2 x grand slams in one game), born in New Hope, Alabama (d. 1953)
- Len Wilkinson, English cricketer (England leg-spinner just before WW II), born in Northwich, Cheshire, England (d. 2002)
1916 Highlights
About November 5, 1916
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio