Historical Events
- Australian government holds a national referendum seeking support for the proposal of compulsory conscription; it is rejected
Famous Birthdays
- Jessie Kesson, Scottish writer and radio producer, born in Inverness (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Cleveland Abbe, American meteorologist (Father of Weather Bureau), dies at 77
- Oswald Boelcke, German pilot (b. 1891)
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights
About October 28, 1916
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
