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What Happened on March 16, 1899

Famous Deaths

  • Joseph Medill, Canadian newspaper editor, owner and politician (co-owned Chicago Tribune, Mayor of Chicago 1871-73), dies at 76
Died in 1899 1899 Highlights

About March 16, 1899

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces