Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16

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 this day in history.   

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  On this day in history remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK   

1911  Margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street) on this day in history.   

1912  On this day in history studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working)   

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

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

1916  On this day in history adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice   

1917  George Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster) on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64   

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 this day in history.   

1920  On this day in history spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull   

1920  Switzerland joins the League of Nations on May - 16.   

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 May - 16.   

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 May - 16.   

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

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

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

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  On this day in history jan Zimmer, composer   

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1558  On this day in history birth of andreas of Austria, Bohemia cardinal/gov of Netherlands (1598-1600)   

1578  On this day in history birth of everard Digby, English conspirator (d. 1606)   

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

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

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 May - 16.   

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

0942  Saadiah Gaon, head of Talmudic Academy of Sura, dies on May - 16.   

1265  Death of Saint Simon Stock, English saint (b. 1165) on this day in history.   

1434  On May - 16 pieter Appelmans, Flemish architect/master builder, dies at about 60   

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

1620  On May - 16 death of william Adams, English navigator (b. 1564)   

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

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.