What day of the week was October 27, 1916?

The day of the week October 27th, 1916 fell on was a Friday.

There were 59 days until Christmas.

Battle of Segale: Negus Mikael the marching on the Ethiopian capital in support of his son Emperor Iyasus V, is defeated by Fitawrari abte Giyorgis, securing the throne for Empress Zauditu.