Page 4: Historical Events In April - 16

1885  Leo Weiner, Hungary, composer (Fasching) on this day in history.   

1886  Ernst Thalmann, German communist presidential candidate on this day in history.   

1888  Drentse & Friese peat cutters go on strike on this day in history.   

1889  On this day in history the birth of Charlie Chaplin, American silent film actor and director   

1889  On this day in history charlie Chaplin, (Tramp), comedian (City Lights)/IBM salesman   

1893  On April - 16 federico Mompou, composer   

1897  Arthur Charles Ernest Hoeree, composer on April - 16.   

1899  On this day in history emilio Jacinto, Filipino poet and revolutionary (b 1875)   

1900  US Post Office issues 1st books of postage stamps on this day in history.   

1900  On this day in history polly Adler, Russia, bordello proprieter/author (House is not a Home)   

1901  On this day in history karel Albert, Flemish composer (Marieken van Nymeghen)   

1904  Clifford Case, (Sen-R-NJ) on April - 16.   

1905  On this day in history john Lee-Barber, admiral   

1906  M Wolf discovers asteroid #597 Bandusia on April - 16.   

1906  Bep [Elisa H] Bakhuis, Dutch soccer star/writer on this day in history.   

1908  On April - 16 natural Bridges National Monument established   

1908  On this day in history natural Bridges National Monument forms (Lake Powell Utah)   

1909  On this day in history herman Uyttersprot, Flemish literature historian   

1911  On April - 16 christine McIntyre, actress (3 Stooges movies)   

1912  On April - 16 harriet Quimby becomes first woman pilot to cross the English Channel   

1912  On this day in history harriet Quimby becomes 1st woman pilot to cross English Channel   

1912  David Langton, Scotland, actor (Quintet, St Joan, Abandon Ship) on April - 16.   

1913  On this day in history constance Shacklock, opera singer   

1914  On April - 16 john Hodiak, Pittsburgh PA, actor (A Bell for Adamo, Lifeboat)   

1914  George W Hill, US astronomer (moon orbit), dies at 76 on April - 16.   

1915  Dany [Daniel S] Tuijnman, head of Dutch traffic & water on this day in history.   

1916  Tom Horan, cricketer (15 Tests for Aust, 471 runs, 11 wickets), dies on April - 16.   

1917  On April - 16 lenin returns to Russia to start Bolshevik Revolution   

1917  Lenin returns to Russia to start Bolshevik Revolution. Workers feel a sense of unity on this day in history.   

1918  Spike Milligan, India, actor/comedian (Digby, 3 Musketeers) on this day in history.   

1919  On this day in history merce Cunningham, choreographer (Acrobat in Every Soul is a Circus)   

1920  On this day in history barry Nelson, Oakland, actor (Airport, My Favorite Husband)   

1920  On April - 16 john Conrad Nordqvist, composer, dies at 80   

1921  The birth of Peter Ustinov, Bitish actor and novelist on April - 16.   

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0778  King Louis the Pious (d. 840) was born on this day in history.   

1319  On this day in history birth of king John II of France (d. 1364)   

1495  Petrus Apianus, German mathematician (d. 1557) was born on this day in history.   

1628  On this day in history birth of cornelis Evertsen de Young, vice admiral of Zealand   

1635  Frans van Mieris, the Elder, Dutch painter was born on this day in history.   

1646  Jules Hardouin Mansart, French architect (d. 1708) was born on April - 16.   

1648  John Luyken, poet/etcher (Duytse Lyre) was born on this day in history.   

1652  On this day in history birth of clement XII, [Lorenzo Corsini], Italy, Pope (1730-40)   

0069  On April - 16 death of otho, Roman Emperor (b. 32)   

0744  On April - 16 death of al-Walid II, Umayyad caliph   

0924  Death of Berengar of Friuli, King of Italy on April - 16.   

1113  Death of Sviatopolk II of Kiev, Russian prince (b. 1050) on April - 16.   

1115  Svjatopolk II, great monarch of Kiev, dies [or 1113] on this day in history.   

1118  Death of Adelaide del Vasto, wife of Roger II of Sicily on April - 16.   

1198  Death of Duke Frederick I of Austria on this day in history.   

1446  On April - 16 filippo Brunelleschi, architect, dies