Historical Events In May - 16

1908  Hilary Preston, editor on May - 16.   

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

1909  On May - 16 charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University)   

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  On this day in history zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf   

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

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  On May - 16 american Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City   

1914  On this day in history edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author   

1916  41st Preakness: Linus McAtee aboard Damrosch wins in 1:54.8 on May - 16.   

1916  On this day in history adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice   

1917  George Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster) on May - 16.   

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  Edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert on May - 16.   

1918  Eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64 on this day in history.   

1919  On this day in history liberace, West Allis WI, pianist (Liberace Show, Evil Chandell-Batman)   

1920  On this day in history joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) canonized a saint in Rome   

1920  Spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull on May - 16.   

1920  Switzerland joins the League of Nations on this day in history.   

1920  Joan of Arc (Jean D'arc) canonized a saint on May - 16.   

1920  On this day in history martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana)   

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

1921  On this day in history harry Carey Jr, Saugus Calif, actor (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon)   

1922  On this day in history white Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage   

1922  On May - 16 white Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage   

1922  On this day in history colin Cole, Principal King of Arms   

1924  On May - 16 108°F (42°C) in Blitzen Oregon   

1924  Dawda Kairaba Jawara, president (Gambia, 1970-94) on this day in history.   

1925  51st Kentucky Derby: Earl Sande aboard Flying Ebony wins in 2:07.6 on this day in history.   

1925  Bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer on May - 16.   

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  On this day in history birth of ferdinand, Austria, cardinal of Spain/governor of Netherlands   

1641  On this day in history birth of dudley North, financier/economist   

1659  On this day in history birth of campegius Vitringa, Dutch theologist   

1710  On this day in history birth of william Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, English politician (d. 1782)   

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 this day in history.   

0942  Saadiah Gaon, head of Talmudic Academy of Sura, dies on May - 16.   

1265  On May - 16 death of saint Simon Stock, English saint (b. 1165)   

1434  On May - 16 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 this day in history death of andrzej Bobola, Polish Jesuit missionary (b. 1591)   

1667  On May - 16 death of thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton, English statesman (b. 1607)   

1669  Pietro da Cortona, [Berrettini], painter/architect, dies on May - 16.