Category Archives: 1910s

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signs act creating ROTC 110 years ago today (June 3 1916)

1910s, U.S. Presidents, World War I


Video: 'National Defense Act of 1916'

(Saturday, June 3, 1916; during World War I) — U.S. President Woodrow Wilson today signed the National Defense Act of 1916, which, among other things, created the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).

Senate confirms first Jew to U.S. Supreme Court 110 years ago this hour (June 1 1916)

1910s


Video: 'Justice Louis D. Brandeis, The People's Attorney'

(Thursday, June 1, 1916, 5:00 p.m. local time) — Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish American to serve on the nation’s highest bench, took his seat today as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court after the Senate officially confirmed his nomination by a vote of 47 to 22.

Battle of Jutland begins off Denmark 110 years ago this hour (May 31 1916)

1910s, World War I


Video: 'The Battle of Jutland - Royal Navy vs. German Imperial Navy I THE GREAT WAR Week 97' (May 31, 1916 at 1:44)

(Wednesday May 31, 1916, first shots fired by the British light cruiser HMS Galatea at 2:28 p.m. GMT after encountering German vessels; the major gun battle between the primary battlecruiser fleets officially began at 3:48 p.m. GMT; part of World War I) — The Battle of Jutland, a naval battle fought by the British Royal Navy’s Grand Fleet against the Imperial German Navy’s High Seas Fleet, began today in the North Sea, near the coast of Denmark’s Jutland Peninsula. Continue reading Battle of Jutland begins off Denmark 110 years ago this hour (May 31 1916) →

Three Irish nationalists executed for role in Easter Rising 110 years ago today (May 3 1916)

1910s


Video: '1916 Easter Rising: The Poet’s Rebellion | Historical Documentary | Lucasfilm' (May 3, 1916, at 19:50)

(Wednesday, May 3, 1916) — Irish nationalists Padraic Pearse, Thomas Clarke and Thomas MacDonagh were executed today by a British firing squad; they were among 16 people put to death for their roles in the Easter Rising armed insurrection of April 24-29, 1916.

Easter Rising collapses as Irish nationalists surrender 110 years ago today (Apr 29 1916)

1910s


Video: 'Real archival footage from 1916 Easter Rising, Dublin'

(Saturday, April 29, 1916) — The Easter Rising armed insurrection in Dublin to push for an end to British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic collapsed today as Irish nationalists surrendered to British authorities. Continue reading Easter Rising collapses as Irish nationalists surrender 110 years ago today (Apr 29 1916) →

Irish nationalists launch Easter Rising armed insurrection 110 years ago today (Apr 24 1916)

1910s


Video: 'The Easter Rising - Ireland in World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special'

(Easter Monday, April 24, 1916, shortly before midday GMT) — The Easter Rising armed insurrection was launched today as Irish republicans seized several key sites in Dublin to push for an end to British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic. Continue reading Irish nationalists launch Easter Rising armed insurrection 110 years ago today (Apr 24 1916) →

Chicago Cubs play first game at Wrigley Field 110 years ago this hour (Apr 20 1916)

1910s


Video: 'The Historical Wrigley Field - Decades TV Network'

(Thursday, April 20, 1916, approximately 3:00-6:00 p.m. CST) — The Chicago Cubs played their first game at Wrigley Field (then known as Weeghman Park) today, besting the Cincinnati Reds 7–6 in eleven innings.

Professional Golfers’ Association of America founded in New York 110 years ago today (Apr 10 1916)

1910s


Video: 'A Love Story: The History Behind the Founding of the PGA of America'

(Monday, April 10, 1916) — The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA of America), an organization of golf professionals, was founded in New York City today with 35 charter members. Continue reading Professional Golfers’ Association of America founded in New York 110 years ago today (Apr 10 1916) →

U.S. troops cross Mexican border to hunt for Pancho Villa 110 years ago this hour (Mar 15 1916)

1910s


Video: 'RARE FOOTAGE: The U.S. Hunt for Pancho Villa: Punitive Expedition of 1916'

(Thursday, March 15, 1916, 12:00 p.m. local time; during the Mexican Revolution) — A U.S. expeditionary force of more than 4,000 troops led by Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing entered Mexico today on an ultimately futile mission to capture Pancho Villa, whose raiders had attacked Columbus, New Mexico, killing 18 U.S. citizens.