Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16

1908  Hilary Preston, editor on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

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 May - 16.   

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

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

1914  American Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City on May - 16.   

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 May - 16 adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice   

1917  George Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster) on May - 16.   

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  On May - 16 edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert   

1918  On this day in history eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64   

1919  Liberace, West Allis WI, pianist (Liberace Show, Evil Chandell-Batman) on this day in history.   

1920  On this day in history joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) canonized a saint in Rome   

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

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

1920  On May - 16 joan of Arc (Jean D'arc) canonized a saint   

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

1922  White Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage on May - 16.   

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

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

1924  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

1925  On this day in history bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer   

1926  Jan Zimmer, composer on this day in history.   

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1558  On May - 16 birth of andreas of Austria, Bohemia cardinal/gov of Netherlands (1598-1600)   

1578  On May - 16 birth of everard Digby, English conspirator (d. 1606)   

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  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  On May - 16 birth of maria Gaetana Agnesi, Italian mathematician (d. 1799)   

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

0942  On this day in history 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  On May - 16 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  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 May - 16.   

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