What Happened on April 16?
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EVENTS ON APRIL 16
Explore the most important historical events that happened on April 16, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Natural Bridges National Monument
Year:
1908
Natural Bridges National Monument is established in Utah.
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Ice hockey
Year:
1910
The oldest existing indoor ice hockey arena still used for the sport in the 21st century, Boston Arena, opens for the first time.
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Dodge City, Kansas
Year:
1881
In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle.
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Senate of Finland
Year:
1878
The Senate of the Grand Duchy of Finland issues a declaration establishing a city of Kotka on the southern part islands from the old Kymi parish.
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Vicksburg campaign
Year:
1863
American Civil War: During the Vicksburg Campaign, gunboats commanded by acting Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter run downriver past Confederate artillery batteries at Vicksburg.
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Harriet Quimby
Year:
1912
Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly an airplane across the English Channel.
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Russian Revolution
Year:
1917
Russian Revolution: Vladimir Lenin returns to Petrograd, Russia, from exile in Switzerland.
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Børsen
Year:
2024
The historic Børsen in Copenhagen, Denmark, is severely damaged by a fire.
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BIRTHS ON APRIL 16
Discover famous people and historical figures born on April 16, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Leo Tindemans
Year of birth:
1922
Leo Tindemans, Belgian politician, 43rd Prime Minister of Belgium (died 2014)
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Lawrence N. Guarino
Year of birth:
1922
Lawrence N. Guarino, American colonel (died 2014)
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Wolfgang Leonhard
Year of birth:
1921
Wolfgang Leonhard, German historian and author (died 2014)
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Peter Ustinov
Year of birth:
1921
Peter Ustinov, English actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2004)
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Prince Georg of Denmark
Year of birth:
1920
Prince Georg of Denmark (died 1986)
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Kingsley Amis
Year of birth:
1922
Kingsley Amis, English novelist, poet, and critic (died 1995)
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Arch A. Moore Jr.
Year of birth:
1923
Arch A. Moore Jr., American sergeant, lawyer, and politician, 28th Governor of West Virginia (died 2015)
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Pope Benedict XVI
Year of birth:
1927
Pope Benedict XVI (died 2022)
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DEATHS ON APRIL 16
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on April 16, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Rudolf Höss
Year of death:
1947
Rudolf Höss, German SS officer (born 1900)
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Arthur Chevrolet
Year of death:
1946
Arthur Chevrolet, Swiss-American race car driver and engineer (born 1884)
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Eduard Oja
Year of death:
1950
Eduard Oja, Estonian composer, conductor, and critic (born 1905)
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David Kirkwood
Year of death:
1955
David Kirkwood, Scottish engineer and politician (born 1872)
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Mihály Fekete
Year of death:
1960
Mihály Fekete, Hungarian actor, screenwriter and film director (born 1884)
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Rosalind Franklin
Year of death:
1958
Rosalind Franklin, English biophysicist and academic (born 1920)
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Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Year of death:
1942
Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (born 1878)
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Josiah Stamp, 1st Baron Stamp
Year of death:
1941
Josiah Stamp, 1st Baron Stamp, English economist and civil servant (born 1880)
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HOLIDAYS ON APRIL 16
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on April 16 around the world.
Molly Brant
Christian feast day: Molly Brant (Konwatsijayenni) (Anglican Church of Canada, Episcopal Church)
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Benedict Joseph Labre
Christian feast day: Benedict Joseph Labre
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April 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: April 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Public holidays in Puerto Rico
Birthday of José de Diego (Puerto Rico, United States)
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Engratia
Christian feast day: Martyrs of Zaragoza
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Turibius of Astorga
Christian feast day: Turibius of Astorga
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Bernadette Soubirous
Christian feast day: Bernadette Soubirous
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Engratia
Christian feast day: Engratia
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