Historical Events In May - 16

1908  On this day in history hilary Preston, editor  

1909  On this day in history in North Dakota a 5.5 quake occurred, the largest historical earthquake in the state  

1909  Charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University) on this day in history.  

1910  On May - 16 uS Bureau of Mines forms  

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

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

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

1911  On May - 16 margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street)  

1912  Studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working) on May - 16.  

1913  Woody Herman, jazz clarinetist/bandleader/composer (Thundering Herds) on May - 16.  

1914  On May - 16 american Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City  

1914  On May - 16 edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author  

1916  41st Preakness: Linus McAtee aboard Damrosch wins in 1:54.8 on May - 16.  

1916  Adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice on May - 16.  

1917  On this day in history 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  Edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert on May - 16.  

1918  Eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64 on May - 16.  

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

1920  Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) canonized a saint in Rome on May - 16.  

1920  Spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull on this day in history.  

1920  On May - 16 switzerland joins the League of Nations  

1920  Joan of Arc (Jean D'arc) canonized a saint on May - 16.  

1920  On May - 16 martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana)  

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 this day in history.  

1922  On May - 16 white Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage  

1922  On May - 16 white Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage  

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

1924  On this day in history 108°F (42°C) in Blitzen Oregon  

1924  On this day in history 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  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  Everard Digby, English conspirator (d. 1606) was born on this day in history.  

1609  On May - 16 birth of ferdinand, Austria, cardinal of Spain/governor of Netherlands  

1641  On this day in history birth of dudley North, financier/economist  

1659  On this day in history birth of campegius Vitringa, Dutch theologist  

1710  William Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, English politician (d. 1782) was born on May - 16.  

1718  Maria Gaetana Agnesi, Italian mathematician (d. 1799) was born on this day in history.  

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  Pieter Appelmans, Flemish architect/master builder, dies at about 60 on May - 16.  

1569  On May - 16 death of dirk Willems, Anabaptist Martyr  

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

1657  Death of Andrzej Bobola, Polish Jesuit missionary (b. 1591) on this day in history.  

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.