Historical Events In May - 16
Saturday, 07 September 2024
1908 On this day in history hilary Preston, editor
1909 In North Dakota a 5.5 quake occurred, the largest historical earthquake in the state on May - 16.
1909 On May - 16 charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University)
1910 On this day in history uS Bureau of Mines forms
1910 On this day in history henri E Cross [Delacroix], French painter, dies at 53
1911 On this day in history zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf
1911 Remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK on May - 16.
1911 Margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street) on this day in history.
1912 Studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working) on May - 16.
1913 Woody Herman, jazz clarinetist/bandleader/composer (Thundering Herds) on this day in history.
1914 American Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City on this day in history.
1914 On May - 16 edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author
1916 41st Preakness: Linus McAtee aboard Damrosch wins in 1:54.8 on May - 16.
1916 On May - 16 adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice
1917 On May - 16 george Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster)
1918 The Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government an imprisonable offense on this day in history.
1918 On this day in history edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert
1918 Eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64 on May - 16.
1919 On this day in history liberace, West Allis WI, pianist (Liberace Show, Evil Chandell-Batman)
1920 Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) canonized a saint in Rome on May - 16.
1920 On this day in history spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull
1920 Switzerland joins the League of Nations on May - 16.
1920 Joan of Arc (Jean D'arc) canonized a saint on May - 16.
1920 Martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana) on May - 16.
1921 On this day in history 47th Preakness: F Coltiletti aboard Broomspun wins in 1:54.2
1921 On this day in history harry Carey Jr, Saugus Calif, actor (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon)
1922 White Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage on this day in history.
1922 White Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage on May - 16.
1922 Colin Cole, Principal King of Arms on this day in history.
1924 108°F (42°C) in Blitzen Oregon on May - 16.
1924 On May - 16 dawda Kairaba Jawara, president (Gambia, 1970-94)
1925 51st Kentucky Derby: Earl Sande aboard Flying Ebony wins in 2:07.6 on this day in history.
1925 On May - 16 bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer
1926 On this day in history jan Zimmer, composer
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