Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16

1908  Hilary Preston, editor on May - 16.   

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

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

1910  US Bureau of Mines forms on this day in history.   

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

1911  On May - 16 zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf   

1911  On this day in history remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK   

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

1912  On May - 16 studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working)   

1913  On this day in history 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  On May - 16 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  Eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64 on this day in history.   

1919  On May - 16 liberace, West Allis WI, pianist (Liberace Show, Evil Chandell-Batman)   

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

1920  Spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull on this day in history.   

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

1920  On this day in history joan of Arc (Jean D'arc) canonized a saint   

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 May - 16.   

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 this day in history.   

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 May - 16.   

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  Ferdinand, Austria, cardinal of Spain/governor of Netherlands was born on May - 16.   

1641  On this day in history birth of dudley North, financier/economist   

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

1710  William Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, English politician (d. 1782) was born on May - 16.   

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 May - 16.   

0942  On this day in history saadiah Gaon, head of Talmudic Academy of Sura, dies   

1265  On May - 16 death of saint Simon Stock, English saint (b. 1165)   

1434  Pieter Appelmans, Flemish architect/master builder, dies at about 60 on this day in history.   

1569  On this day in history death of dirk Willems, Anabaptist Martyr   

1620  Death of William Adams, English navigator (b. 1564) on this day in history.   

1657  On this day in history 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  On May - 16 pietro da Cortona, [Berrettini], painter/architect, dies