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What Happened on August 16, 1868

Famous Birthdays

  • Bernarr McFadden, American physical culture advocate, credited with beginning the culture of health and fitness in the United States, born in Mill Spring, Missouri (d. 1955)
  • Charles Sanford Skilton, American composer (Suite Primeval), born in Northhampton, Massachusetts (d. 1941)

About August 16, 1868

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 155 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Leo