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What Happened on February 16, 1884

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert Flaherty, American filmmaker and the father of documentary film (Nanook of the North), born in Iron Mountain, Michigan (d. 1951)

About February 16, 1884

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius