Page 5: Historical Events In November - 16

1930  On this day in history alice Adams, sculptor   

1931  Bob Gibson, rocker on this day in history.   

1932  On this day in history barbara Romack, LPGA golfer   

1932  Carry van Bruggen, [de Haan], Dutch author (Eva), dies at 51 on this day in history.   

1933  Roosevelt establishes diplomatic relations with USSR on this day in history.   

1933  On this day in history brazilians president Getulio Vargas names himself dictator   

1933  Guy Stockwell, NYC, actor (Chris-Adventures in Paradise) on November - 16.   

1934  Joachim Ringelantz, writer, dies on November - 16.   

1935  On this day in history richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart's musical "Jumbo," premieres in NYC   

1935  On November - 16 elizabeth Drew, journalist (Politics & Money: The Road to Corruption)   

1935  On November - 16 kurt Schindler, composer, dies at 53   

1936  German air force begins bombing of Madrid on this day in history.   

1936  Shirvani Chalayev, composer on this day in history.   

1938  On November - 16 k B Regiment refuses round-table conference in East-India   

1939  Destruction of Talmudic Academy in Lublin and its huge library, which gave "so much pleasure to its conquerors that it was recalled with glee more than a year later." on November - 16.   

1939  On this day in history al Capone freed from Alcatraz jail   

1940  On this day in history world War II: In response to Germany's leveling of Coventry, England two days before, the Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg.   

1941  On this day in history german troops conquer Kertsh (probably)   

1942  Assault of US B-17 Flying Fortresses on airport at Sidi Ahmed on this day in history.   

1943  On this day in history world War II: American bombers strike a hydro-electric power facility and heavy water factory in German-controlled Vemork, Norway.   

1943  Marcel Verhamme, Belgian resistance fighter, executed on this day in history.   

1944  On this day in history uS 9th division & 1st Army attacks at Geilenkirchen   

1944  Charles Kellaway, cricketer (26 Tests 1910-1928), dies on this day in history.   

1945  On November - 16 yeshiva College (University), chartered in NY, first US Jewish College   

1945  Yeshiva College (Univesity), chartered in NY, 1st US Jewish College on this day in history.   

1945  On November - 16 kaarlo Sarkia, Finnish poet (Kohtalon Vaaka), dies at 43   

1947  On this day in history 15,000 demonstrate in Brussels against mild sentence of nazis   

1948  Operation Magic Carpet on this day in history.   

1950  UN gets US government approval to issue postage stamps on this day in history.   

1950  Egyptian king Faruk demands departure of all British troops on November - 16.   

1952  On this day in history papagos' Greek Concentratie wins Greeks parliamentary election   

1955  On November - 16 first speed-boat to exceed 200 mph (322 kph) (D.M. Campbell)   

1955  1st speed-boat to exceed 200 mph (322 kph) (D M Campbell) on this day in history.   

1955  On November - 16 tomasz Arciszewski, Polish premier (1944-47), dies at 88   

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1436  Leonardo Loredan, Doge of the Republic of Venice (d. 1521) was born on this day in history.   

1569  On November - 16 birth of paul Sartorius, composer   

1587  Joost van den Vondel, Cologne Germany, Dutch poet/dramatist (Jephtha) was born on November - 16.   

1603  On this day in history birth of augustyn Kordecki, Polish prior (d. 1673)   

1609  Henrietta Maria, French-born, Queen Consort of England (d. 1669) was born on November - 16.   

1615  On this day in history birth of guillaume Dumanoir, composer   

1642  Cornelis Evertsen the Younger, Dutch buccaneer/lt admiral of Zeeland was born on this day in history.   

1643  Jean Chardin, French explorer (d. 1703) was born on November - 16.   

1271  On November - 16 henry III, king of England (1216-71, Provisions of Oxford), dies   

1328  Death of Prince Hisaaki, Japanese shogun (b. 1276) on November - 16.   

1512  On November - 16 death of gerbrand Mockema, Fries rebel, beheaded   

1548  On November - 16 caspar Cruciger, German church reformer, dies at 44   

1603  On this day in history pierre Charron, French philosopher/theologian, dies   

1613  On November - 16 death of trajano Boccalini, Italian satirist (b. 1556)   

1628  On November - 16 death of paolo Quagliati, Italian composer   

1667  Nathaniel Schnittelbach, composer, dies at 34 on November - 16.