Page 5: 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 May - 16.   

1909  On this day in history charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University)   

1910  On this day in history uS Bureau of Mines forms   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  On this day in history switzerland joins the League of Nations   

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

1922  Colin Cole, Principal King of Arms on this day in history.   

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

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

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  On this day in history jan Zimmer, composer   

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

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

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

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

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

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  Death of Saint Simon Stock, English saint (b. 1165) on May - 16.   

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

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  On May - 16 pietro da Cortona, [Berrettini], painter/architect, dies