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What Happened on May 16, 1904

Famous Birthdays

  • Hugh Plaxton, Canadian ice hockey left wing (Olympic gold 1928; Montreal Maroons) and politician (House of Commons of Canada 1935-40), born in Barrie, Ontario (d. 1982)

Famous Deaths

  • N I Bobrikov, Russian governor-general in Finland, dies
Died in 1904 1904 Highlights

About May 16, 1904

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus