Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16

1908  Hilary Preston, editor on this day in history.   

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

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

1911  On May - 16 remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK   

1911  Margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street) on this day in history.   

1912  Studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working) on May - 16.   

1913  On this day in history 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  On this day in history 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  The Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government an imprisonable offense on May - 16.   

1918  Edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert on this day in history.   

1918  On May - 16 eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64   

1919  Liberace, West Allis WI, pianist (Liberace Show, Evil Chandell-Batman) on this day in history.   

1920  On May - 16 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  On this day in history switzerland joins the League of Nations   

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

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

1921  On this day in history 47th Preakness: F Coltiletti aboard Broomspun wins in 1:54.2   

1921  Harry Carey Jr, Saugus Calif, actor (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon) on May - 16.   

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

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

1922  Colin Cole, Principal King of Arms on May - 16.   

1924  108°F (42°C) in Blitzen Oregon on May - 16.   

1924  On May - 16 dawda Kairaba Jawara, president (Gambia, 1970-94)   

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

1925  Bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

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

1609  Ferdinand, Austria, cardinal of Spain/governor of Netherlands was born on this day in history.   

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  On May - 16 birth of maria Gaetana Agnesi, Italian mathematician (d. 1799)   

1748  On this day in history 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  Death of Saint Simon Stock, English saint (b. 1165) on this day in history.   

1434  On this day in history 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 May - 16.   

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