Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16

1908  Hilary Preston, editor on May - 16.   

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 May - 16 uS Bureau of Mines forms   

1910  Henri E Cross [Delacroix], French painter, dies at 53 on May - 16.   

1911  Zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf on May - 16.   

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

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  American Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City on May - 16.   

1914  On this day in history edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author   

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  On this day in history george Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster)   

1918  The Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government an imprisonable offense on this day in history.   

1918  On May - 16 edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert   

1918  On this day in history eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64   

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  On May - 16 spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull   

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

1920  On May - 16 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 May - 16.   

1921  On this day in history harry Carey Jr, Saugus Calif, actor (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon)   

1922  On May - 16 white Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage   

1922  White Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage on May - 16.   

1922  Colin Cole, Principal King of Arms on this day in history.   

1924  108°F (42°C) in Blitzen Oregon on this day in history.   

1924  Dawda Kairaba Jawara, president (Gambia, 1970-94) on this day in history.   

1925  On May - 16 51st Kentucky Derby: Earl Sande aboard Flying Ebony wins in 2:07.6   

1925  On this day in history bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer   

1926  On this day in history jan Zimmer, composer   

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1558  On this day in history birth of andreas of Austria, Bohemia cardinal/gov of Netherlands (1598-1600)   

1578  On this day in history birth of everard Digby, English conspirator (d. 1606)   

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

1641  Dudley North, financier/economist was born on this day in history.   

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

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

1718  Maria Gaetana Agnesi, Italian mathematician (d. 1799) was born on May - 16.   

1748  On this day in history birth of antonius van Alphen, apostolic vicar of De Bosch   

0942  Saadiah Gaon, head of Talmudic Academy of Sura, dies on May - 16.   

1265  On this day in history death of saint Simon Stock, English saint (b. 1165)   

1434  On May - 16 pieter Appelmans, Flemish architect/master builder, dies at about 60   

1569  Death of Dirk Willems, Anabaptist Martyr on this day in history.   

1620  On this day in history death of william Adams, English navigator (b. 1564)   

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

1667  Death of Thomas Wriothesley, 4th Earl of Southampton, English statesman (b. 1607) on this day in history.   

1669  Pietro da Cortona, [Berrettini], painter/architect, dies on this day in history.