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 May - 16.  

1909  Charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University) on May - 16.  

1910  US Bureau of Mines forms on May - 16.  

1910  Henri E Cross [Delacroix], French painter, dies at 53 on May - 16.  

1911  On May - 16 zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf  

1911  On this day in history remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK  

1911  Margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street) on May - 16.  

1912  Studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working) on this day in history.  

1913  On this day in history woody Herman, jazz clarinetist/bandleader/composer (Thundering Herds)  

1914  American Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City on this day in history.  

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 this day in history.  

1916  On May - 16 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 May - 16 liberace, West Allis WI, pianist (Liberace Show, Evil Chandell-Batman)  

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

1920  Martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana) on May - 16.  

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

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

1922  On May - 16 colin Cole, Principal King of Arms  

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

1924  On May - 16 dawda Kairaba Jawara, president (Gambia, 1970-94)  

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

1925  Bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer on May - 16.  

1926  On May - 16 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  On this day in history birth of everard Digby, English conspirator (d. 1606)  

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

1641  On May - 16 birth of dudley North, financier/economist  

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

1748  On this day in history birth of antonius van Alphen, apostolic vicar of De Bosch  

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

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  On this day in history death of dirk Willems, Anabaptist Martyr  

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