The temperature on October 16, 1914 was between 5.5 °C and 10.9 °C and averaged 8.5 °C. There was -0.1 hours of sunshine (0%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-northeast. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from August 29, 1913 to September 9, 1918 the cabinet Cort van der Linden, with Mr. P.W.A. Cort van der Linden (liberaal) as prime minister.
August 12 » World War I: The Battle of Halen a.k.a. Battle of the Silver Helmets a clash between large Belgian and German cavalry formations at Halen, Belgium.
August 21 » World War I: The Battle of Charleroi, a successful German attack across the River Sambre that pre-empted a French offensive in the same area.
August 25 » World War I: Japan declares war on Austria-Hungary.
September 3 » William, Prince of Albania leaves the country after just six months due to opposition to his rule.
December 15 » World War I: The Serbian Army recaptures Belgrade from the invading Austro-Hungarian Army.
December 25 » A series of unofficial truces occur across the Western Front to celebrate Christmas.
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