Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16

1908  On May - 16 hilary Preston, editor   

1909  On May - 16 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  US Bureau of Mines forms on May - 16.   

1910  Henri E Cross [Delacroix], French painter, dies at 53 on this day in history.   

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

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

1911  Margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street) on May - 16.   

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

1913  On this day in history woody Herman, jazz clarinetist/bandleader/composer (Thundering Herds)   

1914  American Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City on this day in history.   

1914  Edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author on this day in history.   

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

1916  On May - 16 adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice   

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

1918  On May - 16 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 this day in history.   

1918  On May - 16 eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64   

1919  On this day in history 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 this day in history spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull   

1920  Switzerland joins the League of Nations on this day in history.   

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

1920  Martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana) on this day in history.   

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

1921  Harry Carey Jr, Saugus Calif, actor (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon) on this day in history.   

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

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

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

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

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  Bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer on May - 16.   

1926  Jan Zimmer, composer on May - 16.   

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

1578  Everard Digby, English conspirator (d. 1606) was born on this day in history.   

1609  Ferdinand, Austria, cardinal of Spain/governor of Netherlands was born on this day in history.   

1641  On May - 16 birth of dudley North, financier/economist   

1659  On May - 16 birth of campegius Vitringa, Dutch theologist   

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

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

1748  On May - 16 birth of antonius van Alphen, apostolic vicar of De Bosch   

0942  Saadiah Gaon, head of Talmudic Academy of Sura, dies on this day in history.   

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

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

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

1620  On this day in history death of william Adams, English navigator (b. 1564)   

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