Historical Events In May - 16

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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1558  On May - 16 birth of andreas of Austria, Bohemia cardinal/gov of Netherlands (1598-1600)   

1578  Everard Digby, English conspirator (d. 1606) was born on this day in history.   

1609  Ferdinand, Austria, cardinal of Spain/governor of Netherlands was born on this day in history.   

1641  Dudley North, financier/economist was born on May - 16.   

1659  Campegius Vitringa, Dutch theologist was born on this day in history.   

1710  William Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, English politician (d. 1782) was born on this day in history.   

1718  On this day in history birth of maria Gaetana Agnesi, Italian mathematician (d. 1799)   

1748  Antonius van Alphen, apostolic vicar of De Bosch was born on May - 16.   

0942  Saadiah Gaon, head of Talmudic Academy of Sura, dies on this day in history.   

1265  Death of Saint Simon Stock, English saint (b. 1165) on this day in history.   

1434  On this day in history pieter Appelmans, Flemish architect/master builder, dies at about 60   

1569  Death of Dirk Willems, Anabaptist Martyr on this day in history.   

1620  On this day in history death of william Adams, English navigator (b. 1564)   

1657  On May - 16 death of andrzej Bobola, Polish Jesuit missionary (b. 1591)   

1667  On this day in history death of thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton, English statesman (b. 1607)   

1669  On May - 16 pietro da Cortona, [Berrettini], painter/architect, dies