Historical Events
- Kentucky passes law permitting women to attend school under conditions
- Weenen Massacre: Hundreds of Voortrekkers along the Blaukraans River, Natal are killed by Zulu warriors
Famous Birthdays
- Arnoldus Pannevis, Dutch-born South African linguist (tried to get Afrikaans recognized as separate language), born in Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands (d. 1884)
- Henry Adams, American historian and writer (Education of Henry Adams), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1918)
About February 16, 1838
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 186 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
