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What Happened on February 16, 1906

Famous Birthdays

  • Vera Menchik, Russian-born British chess master, 1st official women's world chess champion (1927-39), born in Moscow, Russian Empire (d. 1944)

About February 16, 1906

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius