Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16

1908  On this day in history hilary Preston, editor   

1909  In North Dakota a 5.5 quake occurred, the largest historical earthquake in the state on May - 16.   

1909  Charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University) on this day in history.   

1910  On this day in history uS Bureau of Mines forms   

1910  On this day in history henri E Cross [Delacroix], French painter, dies at 53   

1911  On this day in history zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf   

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

1911  On May - 16 margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street)   

1912  On May - 16 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 May - 16.   

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

1916  Adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice on this day in history.   

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  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  Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) canonized a saint in Rome on this day in history.   

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

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

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

1920  On May - 16 martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana)   

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

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

1924  On May - 16 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  On May - 16 bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer   

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  On this day in history 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  On May - 16 birth of dudley North, financier/economist   

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

1710  On this day in history 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  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 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  On this day in history death of thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton, English statesman (b. 1607)   

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