Historical Events In May - 16

1908  Hilary Preston, editor on this day in history.  

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

1909  On May - 16 charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University)  

1910  On May - 16 uS Bureau of Mines forms  

1910  On May - 16 henri E Cross [Delacroix], French painter, dies at 53  

1911  Zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf on this day in history.  

1911  Remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK on this day in history.  

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 this day in history american Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City  

1914  Edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author on May - 16.  

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  George Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster) on May - 16.  

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

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

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

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

1920  Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) canonized a saint in Rome on this day in history.  

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

1920  On this day in history switzerland joins the League of Nations  

1920  Joan of Arc (Jean D'arc) canonized a saint on this day in history.  

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  On May - 16 harry Carey Jr, Saugus Calif, actor (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon)  

1922  On this day in history white Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage  

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

1922  Colin Cole, Principal King of Arms on May - 16.  

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

1924  On May - 16 dawda Kairaba Jawara, president (Gambia, 1970-94)  

1925  51st Kentucky Derby: Earl Sande aboard Flying Ebony wins in 2:07.6 on May - 16.  

1925  Bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer on May - 16.  

1926  Jan Zimmer, composer on this day in history.  

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1558  Andreas of Austria, Bohemia cardinal/gov of Netherlands (1598-1600) was born on this day in history.  

1578  Everard Digby, English conspirator (d. 1606) was born on May - 16.  

1609  On this day in history birth of ferdinand, Austria, cardinal of Spain/governor of Netherlands  

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

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

1710  William Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, English politician (d. 1782) was born on this day in history.  

1718  On this day in history birth of maria Gaetana Agnesi, Italian mathematician (d. 1799)  

1748  Antonius van Alphen, apostolic vicar of De Bosch was born on May - 16.  

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  Death of Andrzej Bobola, Polish Jesuit missionary (b. 1591) on May - 16.  

1667  Death of Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton, English statesman (b. 1607) on this day in history.  

1669  Pietro da Cortona, [Berrettini], painter/architect, dies on May - 16.