5th June 1916
Western Front
Battle of Verdun: German attacks between Vaux Fort and Damloup repulsed.
Eastern Front
Russian offensive continues; 12,000 prisoners reported.
German attacks repulsed near Krevo (Vilna).
Southern Front
Austrians repulsed on Asiago plateau; Italians gain ground at Monte Cengio (Trentino).
Asiatic and Egyptian Theatres
Russians evacuate Khanikin.
Naval and Overseas Operations
Lord Kitchener boards the HMS Iron Duke to have lunch with Admiral Lord Jellicoe before leaving for Russia.
H.M.S. "Hampshire" mined off Scottish coast: Lord Kitchener and his staff drowned.
Political, etc.
Dr. Bethmann-Hollweg makes a tour of the southern German States to induce acceptance of central control of food supplies.
Mildred J. Hill, American songwriter who composed the melody for “Happy Birthday to You,” has passed away.
Ship Losses:
Eagre (United Kingdom) The coaster sprang a leak in the North Sea off Covehithe, Suffolk and was abandoned by her three crew.
HMS Hampshire (Royal Navy) The Devonshire-class cruiser struck a mine laid by
U 75 (Curt Beitzen) and sank in the Atlantic Ocean north west of the Orkney Islands. There were only twelve survivors of over 600 people on board.
Lars Jorgensen (Denmark) The brigantine was driven ashore on Sanday, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom and was wrecked. Her crew were rescued. She was refloated on 17 July.
