Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16
Thursday, 03 July 2025
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 Charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University) on this day in history.
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 On this day in history remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK
1911 On May - 16 margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street)
1912 On May - 16 studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working)
1913 On May - 16 woody Herman, jazz clarinetist/bandleader/composer (Thundering Herds)
1914 On May - 16 american Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City
1914 Edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author on May - 16.
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 George Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster) on this day in history.
1918 The Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government an imprisonable offense on May - 16.
1918 On May - 16 edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert
1918 On this day in history eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64
1919 Liberace, West Allis WI, pianist (Liberace Show, Evil Chandell-Batman) on this day in history.
1920 Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) canonized a saint in Rome on this day in history.
1920 Spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull on this day in history.
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 On May - 16 martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana)
1921 47th Preakness: F Coltiletti aboard Broomspun wins in 1:54.2 on this day in history.
1921 Harry Carey Jr, Saugus Calif, actor (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon) on this day in history.
1922 White Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage on this day in history.
1922 On this day in history white Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage
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 On this day in history 51st Kentucky Derby: Earl Sande aboard Flying Ebony wins in 2:07.6
1925 On May - 16 bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer
1926 On this day in history jan Zimmer, composer
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