Page 4: Historical Events In October - 16
Friday, 04 July 2025
1890 On this day in history paul Strand, NYC, photographer (Native Land-1942)
1891 On this day in history sarah Winnemucca, indian scout, dies
1893 Carlo Pedrotti, composer, dies at 75 on this day in history.
1896 Edmond van Dooren, Flemish painter on this day in history.
1897 On October - 16 harrison Kerr, composer
1898 Arthur H Dean, lawyer/advisor to FDR on October - 16.
1900 Queen Wilhelmina leaves duke Heinrich "Henry" von Mecklenburg-Schwerin on this day in history.
1900 On October - 16 lloyd Corrigan, SF, actor (Papa Dodger-Willy, Prof McKillup-Hank)
1903 Homel, 1st Jewish self defense organization founded in Russia on this day in history.
1903 On this day in history mario Pilati, composer
1904 Russian Baltic fleet departs to Port Arthur on October - 16.
1905 The Partition of Bengal (India) occurred on October - 16.
1905 Rex Bell, Chicago, cowboy actor (Cowboys & Injuns)/lt-gov (Nevada) on this day in history.
1906 Dino Buzzati, writer on October - 16.
1907 Belasco Theater opens at 111 W 44th St NYC on this day in history.
1907 Roger Vailland, French author (La Novice, Et Mourir de Plasir) on October - 16.
1908 Edmonton Rugby Foot-ball Club re-organizes as Esquimoux on October - 16.
1908 Enver Hoxha, post-war leader of Albania (1944-85) on this day in history.
1909 Jack Johnson KOs Stanley Ketchel in 12 for heavyweight boxing title on this day in history.
1910 William Leonard Reed, composer on this day in history.
1912 On this day in history arnold Schoenberg's "Pierrot Lunaire," premieres
1913 Booth Theater opens at 222 W 44th St NYC on October - 16.
1913 On this day in history alice Pearce, NYC, comedienne/actress (Gladys Kravitz-Bewitched)
1914 On October - 16 christian J Modeste, gypsey king
1915 Great Britain declares war on Bulgaria on October - 16.
1916 On this day in history margaret Sanger opens first birth control clinic in Brooklyn
1916 On October - 16 dodger manager Wilbert Robinson given $5,000 bonus
1916 Klaas/old stick Kater, christian worker's union leader, dies at 73 on October - 16.
1918 On this day in history bill Nichols, (Rep-D-AL, 1967- )
1918 On October - 16 felix Arndt, composer, dies at 29
1919 Charles Harford Lloyd, composer, dies on 70th birthday on this day in history.
1920 On this day in history alberto Nepomuceno, Brazilian composer/conductor (Artemis), dies at 56
1921 On October - 16 babe Ruth, Bob Meusel, & Bill Piercy defy Landis ban on World Series
1921 On this day in history linda Darnell, Dallas, Tx, actress (Unfaithfully Yours, 2nd Chance)
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