Page 5: Historical Events In May - 16

1908  Hilary Preston, editor on this day in history.   

1909  On this day in history in North Dakota a 5.5 quake occurred, the largest historical earthquake in the state   

1909  On this day in history charles Wislon, principal (Glasgow University)   

1910  US Bureau of Mines forms on this day in history.   

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

1911  On this day in history zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf   

1911  On this day in history remains of a neanderthal man found in Jersey UK   

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

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

1913  Woody Herman, jazz clarinetist/bandleader/composer (Thundering Herds) on this day in history.   

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

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 May - 16 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 this day in history.   

1918  On this day in history edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert   

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

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

1920  Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) canonized a saint in Rome on this day in history.   

1920  Spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull on this day in history.   

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

1920  Joan of Arc (Jean D'arc) canonized a saint on May - 16.   

1920  On this day in history 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  On May - 16 harry Carey Jr, Saugus Calif, actor (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon)   

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

1922  White Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage on this day in history.   

1922  On this day in history colin Cole, Principal King of Arms   

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

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

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

1925  Bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer on May - 16.   

1926  Jan Zimmer, composer on this day in history.   

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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 this day in history 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 this day in history.   

1748  On May - 16 birth of antonius van Alphen, apostolic vicar of De Bosch   

0942  On May - 16 saadiah Gaon, head of Talmudic Academy of Sura, dies   

1265  On this day in history 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  Death of William Adams, English navigator (b. 1564) on this day in history.   

1657  On May - 16 death of andrzej Bobola, Polish Jesuit missionary (b. 1591)   

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

1669  Pietro da Cortona, [Berrettini], painter/architect, dies on May - 16.