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Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16

Thursday, 03 July 2025

1908  On this day in history hilary Preston, editor  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1909  In North Dakota a 5.5 quake occurred, the largest historical earthquake in the state on May - 16.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1909  Charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University) on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1910  On this day in history uS Bureau of Mines forms  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1910  On this day in history henri E Cross [Delacroix], French painter, dies at 53  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1911  On this day in history zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1911  On this day in history remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1911  On May - 16 margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1912  On May - 16 studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1913  On May - 16 woody Herman, jazz clarinetist/bandleader/composer (Thundering Herds)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1914  On May - 16 american Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1914  Edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author on May - 16.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1916  41st Preakness: Linus McAtee aboard Damrosch wins in 1:54.8 on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1916  Adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1917  George Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster) on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1918  The Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government an imprisonable offense on May - 16.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1918  On May - 16 edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1918  On this day in history eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1919  Liberace, West Allis WI, pianist (Liberace Show, Evil Chandell-Batman) on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1920  Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) canonized a saint in Rome on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1920  Spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1920  Switzerland joins the League of Nations on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1920  On this day in history joan of Arc (Jean D'arc) canonized a saint  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1920  On May - 16 martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1921  47th Preakness: F Coltiletti aboard Broomspun wins in 1:54.2 on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1921  Harry Carey Jr, Saugus Calif, actor (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon) on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1922  White Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1922  On this day in history white Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1922  Colin Cole, Principal King of Arms on this day in history.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1924  108°F (42°C) in Blitzen Oregon on May - 16.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1924  On May - 16 dawda Kairaba Jawara, president (Gambia, 1970-94)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1925  On this day in history 51st Kentucky Derby: Earl Sande aboard Flying Ebony wins in 2:07.6  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1925  On May - 16 bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1926  On this day in history jan Zimmer, composer  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

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1558  Andreas of Austria, Bohemia cardinal/gov of Netherlands (1598-1600) was born on May - 16.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1578  On this day in history birth of everard Digby, English conspirator (d. 1606)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1609  On this day in history birth of ferdinand, Austria, cardinal of Spain/governor of Netherlands  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1641  On May - 16 birth of dudley North, financier/economist  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1659  Campegius Vitringa, Dutch theologist was born on May - 16.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1710  On this day in history birth of william Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, English politician (d. 1782)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1718  On this day in history birth of maria Gaetana Agnesi, Italian mathematician (d. 1799)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1748  On May - 16 birth of antonius van Alphen, apostolic vicar of De Bosch  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

Famous Deaths In May - 16

Famous People Died On This Day In History

0942  On this day in history saadiah Gaon, head of Talmudic Academy of Sura, dies  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1265  On this day in history death of saint Simon Stock, English saint (b. 1165)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1434  On this day in history pieter Appelmans, Flemish architect/master builder, dies at about 60  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1569  On May - 16 death of dirk Willems, Anabaptist Martyr  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1620  On this day in history death of william Adams, English navigator (b. 1564)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1657  On May - 16 death of andrzej Bobola, Polish Jesuit missionary (b. 1591)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1667  On this day in history death of thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton, English statesman (b. 1607)  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard

1669  Pietro da Cortona, [Berrettini], painter/architect, dies on May - 16.  Click To Send On Messenger Click To Send On WhatsappCopy This To Clipboard


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