Historical Events In November - 16

1930  On this day in history alice Adams, sculptor   

1931  Bob Gibson, rocker on this day in history.   

1932  Barbara Romack, LPGA golfer on this day in history.   

1932  Carry van Bruggen, [de Haan], Dutch author (Eva), dies at 51 on this day in history.   

1933  Roosevelt establishes diplomatic relations with USSR on November - 16.   

1933  On this day in history brazilians president Getulio Vargas names himself dictator   

1933  Guy Stockwell, NYC, actor (Chris-Adventures in Paradise) on November - 16.   

1934  On this day in history joachim Ringelantz, writer, dies   

1935  Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart's musical "Jumbo," premieres in NYC on this day in history.   

1935  On November - 16 elizabeth Drew, journalist (Politics & Money: The Road to Corruption)   

1935  On this day in history kurt Schindler, composer, dies at 53   

1936  German air force begins bombing of Madrid on this day in history.   

1936  On November - 16 shirvani Chalayev, composer   

1938  On this day in history k B Regiment refuses round-table conference in East-India   

1939  Destruction of Talmudic Academy in Lublin and its huge library, which gave "so much pleasure to its conquerors that it was recalled with glee more than a year later." on this day in history.   

1939  On this day in history al Capone freed from Alcatraz jail   

1940  World War II: In response to Germany's leveling of Coventry, England two days before, the Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg on this day in history.   

1941  On this day in history german troops conquer Kertsh (probably)   

1942  On November - 16 assault of US B-17 Flying Fortresses on airport at Sidi Ahmed   

1943  World War II: American bombers strike a hydro-electric power facility and heavy water factory in German-controlled Vemork, Norway on this day in history.   

1943  On this day in history marcel Verhamme, Belgian resistance fighter, executed   

1944  US 9th division & 1st Army attacks at Geilenkirchen on this day in history.   

1944  Charles Kellaway, cricketer (26 Tests 1910-1928), dies on November - 16.   

1945  Yeshiva College (University), chartered in NY, first US Jewish College on November - 16.   

1945  On this day in history yeshiva College (Univesity), chartered in NY, 1st US Jewish College   

1945  On November - 16 kaarlo Sarkia, Finnish poet (Kohtalon Vaaka), dies at 43   

1947  On November - 16 15,000 demonstrate in Brussels against mild sentence of nazis   

1948  Operation Magic Carpet on November - 16.   

1950  UN gets US government approval to issue postage stamps on November - 16.   

1950  Egyptian king Faruk demands departure of all British troops on this day in history.   

1952  Papagos' Greek Concentratie wins Greeks parliamentary election on this day in history.   

1955  First speed-boat to exceed 200 mph (322 kph) (D.M. Campbell) on this day in history.   

1955  1st speed-boat to exceed 200 mph (322 kph) (D M Campbell) on this day in history.   

1955  On this day in history tomasz Arciszewski, Polish premier (1944-47), dies at 88   

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1436  On November - 16 birth of leonardo Loredan, Doge of the Republic of Venice (d. 1521)   

1569  On November - 16 birth of paul Sartorius, composer   

1587  Joost van den Vondel, Cologne Germany, Dutch poet/dramatist (Jephtha) was born on November - 16.   

1603  On November - 16 birth of augustyn Kordecki, Polish prior (d. 1673)   

1609  Henrietta Maria, French-born, Queen Consort of England (d. 1669) was born on this day in history.   

1615  On this day in history birth of guillaume Dumanoir, composer   

1642  On November - 16 birth of cornelis Evertsen the Younger, Dutch buccaneer/lt admiral of Zeeland   

1643  On this day in history birth of jean Chardin, French explorer (d. 1703)   

1271  Henry III, king of England (1216-71, Provisions of Oxford), dies on this day in history.   

1328  Death of Prince Hisaaki, Japanese shogun (b. 1276) on November - 16.   

1512  Death of Gerbrand Mockema, Fries rebel, beheaded on this day in history.   

1548  Caspar Cruciger, German church reformer, dies at 44 on November - 16.   

1603  Pierre Charron, French philosopher/theologian, dies on this day in history.   

1613  On November - 16 death of trajano Boccalini, Italian satirist (b. 1556)   

1628  Death of Paolo Quagliati, Italian composer on this day in history.   

1667  On this day in history nathaniel Schnittelbach, composer, dies at 34