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 May - 16.   

1910  On May - 16 uS Bureau of Mines forms   

1910  On May - 16 henri E Cross [Delacroix], French painter, dies at 53   

1911  Zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf on this day in history.   

1911  Remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK on this day in history.   

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

1912  On this day in history studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working)   

1913  Woody Herman, jazz clarinetist/bandleader/composer (Thundering Herds) on May - 16.   

1914  On May - 16 american Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City   

1914  On May - 16 edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author   

1916  On May - 16 41st Preakness: Linus McAtee aboard Damrosch wins in 1:54.8   

1916  On this day in history adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice   

1917  On May - 16 george Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster)   

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  On May - 16 edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert   

1918  Eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64 on this day in history.   

1919  On this day in history 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 May - 16.   

1920  Switzerland joins the League of Nations on May - 16.   

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

1920  Martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana) on May - 16.   

1921  47th Preakness: F Coltiletti aboard Broomspun wins in 1:54.2 on May - 16.   

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  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 May - 16.   

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 this day in history.   

1926  On this day in history jan Zimmer, composer   

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

1578  Everard Digby, English conspirator (d. 1606) was born on May - 16.   

1609  On May - 16 birth of ferdinand, Austria, cardinal of Spain/governor of Netherlands   

1641  On May - 16 birth of dudley North, financier/economist   

1659  On May - 16 birth of campegius Vitringa, Dutch theologist   

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  Antonius van Alphen, apostolic vicar of De Bosch was born on this day in history.   

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  Death of Dirk Willems, Anabaptist Martyr on May - 16.   

1620  On May - 16 death of william Adams, English navigator (b. 1564)   

1657  Death of Andrzej Bobola, Polish Jesuit missionary (b. 1591) on this day in history.   

1667  On this day in history death of thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton, English statesman (b. 1607)   

1669  On this day in history pietro da Cortona, [Berrettini], painter/architect, dies