Historical Events
- US Navy Lt Stephen Decatur raids Tripoli Harbor & burns Navy frigate "Philadelphia" after it is seized by pirates
Famous Birthdays
- Karl Theodor Ernst von Siebold, German physiologist (d. 1885)
About February 16, 1804
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 220 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
