Historical Events In May - 16

1908  Hilary Preston, editor on May - 16.  

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

1909  Charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University) on May - 16.  

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 May - 16.  

1911  On this day in history margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street)  

1912  Studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working) on this day in history.  

1913  On May - 16 woody Herman, jazz clarinetist/bandleader/composer (Thundering Herds)  

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1914  On this day in history american Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City  

1914  On this day in history 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  George Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster) on this day in history.  

1918  The Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government an imprisonable offense on May - 16.  

1918  Edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert on May - 16.  

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 May - 16 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 this day in history.  

1920  On this day in history martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana)  

1921  47th Preakness: F Coltiletti aboard Broomspun wins in 1:54.2 on May - 16.  

1921  On this day in history 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 May - 16.  

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

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

1924  Dawda Kairaba Jawara, president (Gambia, 1970-94) on May - 16.  

1925  51st Kentucky Derby: Earl Sande aboard Flying Ebony wins in 2:07.6 on this day in history.  

1925  Bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer on this day in history.  

1926  Jan Zimmer, composer on May - 16.  

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1558  On May - 16 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 May - 16.  

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

1659  Campegius Vitringa, Dutch theologist was born on May - 16.  

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

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 this day in history.  

0942  On May - 16 saadiah Gaon, head of Talmudic Academy of Sura, dies  

1265  On this day in history 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 May - 16.  

1657  On this day in history death of andrzej Bobola, Polish Jesuit missionary (b. 1591)  

1667  On May - 16 death of thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton, English statesman (b. 1607)  

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