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Edward Pinkowski

Edward Pinkowski, American writer, journalist and Polonia historian
Edward G. Pinkowski (August 11, 1916 – January 11, 2020) was an American writer, journalist, and historian of Polish descent. He was presented with the Polish American Historical Society's Haiman Award in 1989, and the Cavalier's Cross of the Order of Merit by the President of Poland in 2001. He turned 100 in August 2016 and died in January 2020 at the age of 103 and 5 months.

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Events on 1916

  • 9Jan

    Gallipoli Campaign

    World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli concludes with an Ottoman Empire victory when the last Allied forces are evacuated from the peninsula.
  • 21Feb

    Battle of Verdun

    World War I: In France, the Battle of Verdun begins.
  • 25Feb

    Battle of Verdun

    World War I: The Germans capture Fort Douaumont during the Battle of Verdun.
  • 9Apr

    Battle of Verdun

    World War I: The Battle of Verdun: German forces launch their third offensive of the battle.
  • 31May

    Battle of Jutland

    World War I: Battle of Jutland: The British Grand Fleet under the command of John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe and David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty engage the Imperial German Navy under the command of Reinhard Scheer and Franz von Hipper in the largest naval battle of the war, which proves indecisive.