Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16

1908  Hilary Preston, editor on this day in history.   

1909  In North Dakota a 5.5 quake occurred, the largest historical earthquake in the state on May - 16.   

1909  On this day in history charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University)   

1910  US Bureau of Mines forms on this day in history.   

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

1911  Zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf on May - 16.   

1911  Remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK on May - 16.   

1911  On this day in history 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  On May - 16 edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author   

1916  On this day in history 41st Preakness: Linus McAtee aboard Damrosch wins in 1:54.8   

1916  Adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice on this day in history.   

1917  On May - 16 george Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster)   

1918  On this day in history the Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government an imprisonable offense.   

1918  On this day in history edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert   

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

1919  Liberace, West Allis WI, pianist (Liberace Show, Evil Chandell-Batman) on May - 16.   

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

1920  On May - 16 spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull   

1920  On May - 16 switzerland joins the League of Nations   

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

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

1921  47th Preakness: F Coltiletti aboard Broomspun wins in 1:54.2 on this day in history.   

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

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

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

1922  Colin Cole, Principal King of Arms on this day in history.   

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

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

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  Jan Zimmer, composer on May - 16.   

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1558  Andreas of Austria, Bohemia cardinal/gov of Netherlands (1598-1600) was born on May - 16.   

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 May - 16.   

1641  Dudley North, financier/economist was born on May - 16.   

1659  Campegius Vitringa, Dutch theologist was born on this day in history.   

1710  On May - 16 birth of william Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, English politician (d. 1782)   

1718  On May - 16 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  On May - 16 saadiah Gaon, head of Talmudic Academy of Sura, dies   

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

1434  On this day in history pieter Appelmans, Flemish architect/master builder, dies at about 60   

1569  Death of Dirk Willems, Anabaptist Martyr on May - 16.   

1620  Death of William Adams, English navigator (b. 1564) on this day in history.   

1657  On May - 16 death of andrzej Bobola, Polish Jesuit missionary (b. 1591)   

1667  Death of Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton, English statesman (b. 1607) on May - 16.   

1669  On this day in history pietro da Cortona, [Berrettini], painter/architect, dies