Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16

1908  On May - 16 hilary Preston, editor   

1909  In North Dakota a 5.5 quake occurred, the largest historical earthquake in the state on this day in history.   

1909  Charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University) on this day in history.   

1910  On this day in history uS Bureau of Mines forms   

1910  Henri E Cross [Delacroix], French painter, dies at 53 on this day in history.   

1911  Zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf on May - 16.   

1911  On May - 16 remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK   

1911  On May - 16 margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street)   

1912  On this day in history studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working)   

1913  Woody Herman, jazz clarinetist/bandleader/composer (Thundering Herds) on this day in history.   

1914  American Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City on May - 16.   

1914  Edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author on this day in history.   

1916  41st Preakness: Linus McAtee aboard Damrosch wins in 1:54.8 on this day in history.   

1916  Adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice on this day in history.   

1917  On May - 16 george Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster)   

1918  On May - 16 the Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government an imprisonable offense.   

1918  On this day in history edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert   

1918  On May - 16 eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64   

1919  Liberace, West Allis WI, pianist (Liberace Show, Evil Chandell-Batman) on May - 16.   

1920  On May - 16 joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) canonized a saint in Rome   

1920  On this day in history spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull   

1920  On this day in history switzerland joins the League of Nations   

1920  On May - 16 joan of Arc (Jean D'arc) canonized a saint   

1920  On May - 16 martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana)   

1921  On May - 16 47th Preakness: F Coltiletti aboard Broomspun wins in 1:54.2   

1921  Harry Carey Jr, Saugus Calif, actor (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon) on May - 16.   

1922  White Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage on May - 16.   

1922  White Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage on this day in history.   

1922  Colin Cole, Principal King of Arms on May - 16.   

1924  On this day in history 108°F (42°C) in Blitzen Oregon   

1924  Dawda Kairaba Jawara, president (Gambia, 1970-94) on May - 16.   

1925  On May - 16 51st Kentucky Derby: Earl Sande aboard Flying Ebony wins in 2:07.6   

1925  On this day in history bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer   

1926  On this day in history jan Zimmer, composer   

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1558  On this day in history 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  On this day in history birth of campegius Vitringa, Dutch theologist   

1710  On May - 16 birth of william Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, English politician (d. 1782)   

1718  On May - 16 birth of maria Gaetana Agnesi, Italian mathematician (d. 1799)   

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

0942  On this day in history saadiah Gaon, head of Talmudic Academy of Sura, dies   

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

1434  Pieter Appelmans, Flemish architect/master builder, dies at about 60 on May - 16.   

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

1620  Death of William Adams, English navigator (b. 1564) on May - 16.   

1657  Death of Andrzej Bobola, Polish Jesuit missionary (b. 1591) on May - 16.   

1667  Death of Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton, English statesman (b. 1607) on this day in history.   

1669  Pietro da Cortona, [Berrettini], painter/architect, dies on this day in history.